Archive - Conflict

Trump shoots another messenger!

Aug 1 •

Feeling Liberated Yet?

Don't underestimate the perils of yet another Liberation Day!

Aug 1 •

July 2025

Project 2029: The Art of Conflict Resolution

Under the best of circumstances, the case for US-China conflict resolution is a stretch. A post-Trump proposal.

Jul 25 •

Who's Winning the US-China AI Race?

Project Syndicate: July 24, 2025

Jul 24 •

The Basic Research Race

Shockingly, China has taken the lead from the US in government-supported basic research.

Jul 18 •

The Inevitability of Chinese Innovation

A framework-based assessment of the Sino-American battle for innovation and AI supremacy

Jul 10 •

Imagining Engagement, Part III: The Nuances of Realpolitik

From working groups to a US-China Secretariat — a proposal for a new architectuere of engagement

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Imagining Engagement, Part II: Making the Case for 'Why'

A second part of a three-part series: Making the case for the benefits of US-China engagement.

Jun 27 •

War and Tariffs are a Double Shock to the World Economy

Project Syndicate: June 24,2025

Jun 24 •

Imagining Engagement, Part I: Defining the Goal

Look before leaping. Prior to making the case for US-China engagement, it is critical to understand what that might entail.

Jun 18 •

How my views on Hong Kong's future have evolved

Financial Times opinion: June 12, 2025

Jun 13 •

Not a Real Deal

An early take on the impact of the London non-deal between the US and China

Jun 11 •

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