No – Trump, Xi and Putin are not about to divide the world between them

According to The National, ahead of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, speculation has emerged regarding a potential meeting between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin. Some observers have compared this to the 1945 Yalta Conference, warning that the three leaders might seek to divide the world among themselves. However, the analysis argues that such a view is alarmist and unrealistic. Unlike 1945, when the US accounted for half of global GDP, the world is moving toward multipolarity where middle powers also exert influence. Furthermore, there is no evidence of an attempt to create satellite states in the style of the Stalin era. The report suggests that instead of pessimism, one could hope for positive outcomes such as cooperation on AI governance or ending the war with Iran, viewing the meeting as a diplomatic opportunity to enhance mutual understanding.

