Trump’s strange affair with Putin and Xi leaves allies out in the cold

Ambassador Dr. Geoff Raby: The great powers have no wish to go to war against each other, however, trade-offs between them display little regard for those not at the negotiating table.

Donald Trump evidently believes he can woo Vladimir Putin away from China if the price is right. Xi Jinping may believe so as well. AP

Trump’s strange affair with Putin and Xi leaves allies out in the cold

By Featured contributor Geoff Raby

Mar 21, 2025 – 5.00am

The great powers have no wish to go to war against each other, but that is always on the cards. …