3. Navigating Complex Relations With Global Strongmen - MARY KISSEL 092226

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1925 SHANGHAI Navigating Complex Relations With Global Strongmen Mary Kissel assesses diplomatic strategies regarding China, Russia, and the Middle East. Ahead of potential talks between US leadership and Xi Jinping, Kissel highlights that Beijing views negotiations as opportunities for propaganda rather than genuine cooperation. She advocates for decoupling key American industries from China and protecting Taiwan's security. Regarding Russia, Kissel emphasizes that Vladimir Putin faces no domestic opposition and continues testing Western resolve through hybrid attacks and provocation. In the Middle East, she recommends decisive military actions against Iran-backed Houthi forces while maintaining strategic partnerships with regional actors like Oman and Saudi Arabia. (3)

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