The historic May 2026 summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing has sent ripples across the geopolitical landscape. While the establishment of a "constructive relationship of strategic stability" and new bilateral Boards of Trade suggest a cautious attempt to manage competition, the underlying shift raises deep, structural questions for the Indo-Pacific. For New Delhi, this potential thaw between Washington and Beijing is not just a spectator sport, it carries dir

The German government is demonstratively distancing itself from China. At the same time, it is courting partners in the Indo-Pacific more than ever for trade and security policy considerations. Foreign Minister Wadephul recently travelled to India, Japan and Indonesia. Access the full audio report here