To most observers, US President Joe Biden’s recent approach to China seems to resemble nothing more than a seesaw at a children’s park, with dire threats at one moment and airy waves to the expressionless Xi Jinping at the other. While some US experts argue that both sides have vested interests in stability, others warn of Beijing’s hegemonic designs, leaving allies and friends confused as to US intentions. That includes India confronting China more closely than it cares to. To decipher all these mixed signals, let’s get some basic factors that affect decision-making in Washington clear and out in the open. Read More…
