Trump, Xi Talk, US-China Stability Questioned
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While the leaders' recent meeting signals a desire for stability, the underlying structural factors identified by Swaine, such as differing security interests and military modernization, remain unaddressed and will continue to exert pressure on the relationship.
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- Michael Swaine authored a 2024 analysis titled “How to Stop the United States and China from Sliding into War,” outlining factors that could raise the risk of armed conflict between the two nations.
- President Trump and President Xi held recent talks, prompting a renewed question about US‑China strategic stability.
Why it matters: Policymakers gain a fresh diplomatic opening, while militaries lose the certainty of a predictable status quo, as the recent Trump‑Xi talks revive the debate over strategic stability.
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