Trump’s New Trade Deal With China: What It Means and Why It Matters

Trump’s new trade deal with China and its impact on tariffs, rare earth minerals, and U.S.–China economic relations

Introduction:President Donald Trump’s newly announced trade agreement with China is a significant step in reshaping U.S.-China economic relations. This trade deal spans critical sectors, including rare earth elements, tariffs, agriculture, and fentanyl precursor chemicals. Despite its potential for short-term gains, the agreement is structurally fragile, with challenges looming over its long-term implementation. Key Elements of […]

Kurds Amid the Fast and Slow Rhythms of Middle Eastern Politics

In today’s Middle East, timing has become a weapon of strategy. While some leaders rush to force agreements, others deliberately slow down political processes, shaping alliances and outcomes. For the Kurds, caught in the middle of these fast and slow rhythms, every shift in timing carries profound consequences. Trump’s Two-Month Deadline and the Iran Question […]