Key takeaways from the memorandum between the United States and Iran

After more than four months of war, the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has opened the possibility of ending a conflict that altered the strategic balance of the Middle East, paralyzed maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and shook global energy markets. However, far from representing a definitive peace, the agreement announced by Donald Trump and confirmed by Tehran appears to be only the beginning of a new and complex negotiation process

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The key takeaways from Trump’s visit to China: the Iran war, Taiwan, and the tech competition

The visit of the U.S. president to Beijing highlights the deep interdependence between China and the United States, but also the structural tensions shaping their relationship. While both powers seek to avoid an open rupture, disputes over technological leadership, the future of Taiwan, and the impact of the crisis in the Middle East continue to fuel the risk of a new global escalation.

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