As Donald Trump continues to issue social media posts and presidential “executive orders” – 16 official pages listing them as of 22 March – there are of course countless attempts to decipher and explain any possible strategies behind his actions.
Globally, as he overturns the rules-based world order we have known for the past 80 years and potentially damages America’s international image, a number of interpretations suggest he has a longer-term goal to address a perceived threat from China – even though his apparent current focus is on purported attempts to end wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
“Kyiv is collateral in Trump’s showdown with Xi” – Roger Boyes, The Times – pdf version
Why Trump seeks fast ceasefire in Ukraine – BBC James Lansdale
Military briefing to Elon Musk on top-secret US military plans for potential war with China called off – New York Times
Pentagon to probe leaks to NYTimes, Musk threatens leakers
DOGE cuts leave a vacuum for China to fill – New York Times
Trump’s China Strategy – The Washington Times
Trump’s China strategy – The Hill
Trump v. Putin: “a masterclass in The Art of the Kneel” – Simon Walters, the Independent – pdf version
America is losing its sense of mission – Llewellyn King, AEJ honorary member
Trump and Southeast Asia – Chatham House
White House list of presidential actions
