The End of Complacency: China’s Strategic Recalibration in Anticipation of a Potential Trump Presidency
By Professor Habib Al-Badawi Abstract This “research note” examines the strategic challenges faced by China, considering the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2024. It analyzes the complex interplay of domestic politics, economic interdependence, and geopolitical dynamics that shape Beijing’s foreign policy calculations. The study argues that the prospect of a …