Global South Balances US-China Relations Amidst Competition
Summary
The Trump-Xi summit has highlighted how countries in the Global South are trying to balance relations with both the US and China rather than choose sides. The article also examines how this competition is shaping diplomacy, energy security, and the global race to regulate AI.
Key Points
- The Trump-Xi summit has intensified debate over how developing countries can maintain strategic balance between the US and China.
- West Asian countries and other Global South states are using ties with both powers to manage security, trade, and diplomatic risks.
- Artificial intelligence has emerged as another battleground, with China and the US competing to shape global rules and infrastructure.
- Countries such as India, Indonesia, Brazil, South Africa, the UAE, and the African Union are trying to build more independent strategic and digital capabilities.
