Geopolitics Weekly Report-71 (11-17 May)
By Piri ·
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed on a three-year framework for stable, constructive China-U.S. ties, with Xi warning that mishandling Taiwan could trigger conflict. Washington highlighted trade, fentanyl, and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, while Beijing stressed Taiwan and bilateral stability; economic results fell short of expectations.
Chapters
- US-China Summit and Strategic Framework
- Divergent Priorities on Trade and Security
- Military Balance and Taiwan Scenarios
- Taiwan Defense and US Policy
- Japan and South Korea Security Shifts
- US Naval Expansion and Philippine Crises
- Demographics, Alliances, and Pacific Economics
- Tech, Sanctions, and Energy Disruptions
- Steel Nationalization and Middle East Stalemate
- Ceasefires, Attacks, and Regional Responses
- Russia-Ukraine Escalations
- Africa Partnerships and Conflicts
Adapted from Yavuz Selim Şen.