In a sweeping assessment, Geopolitical analyst Dr Geoffrey Miller argues that President Donald Trump should press for direct talks with China on the Middle East crisis this week and pursue a concrete way forward. Miller contends that China wields unique leverage and maintains lines of communication with all major actors involved in the conflict, giving Beijing outsized influence to de-escalate hostilities and coordinate humanitarian access. The piece explains why this pivot makes sense: China’s energy ties, its growing role in global finance, and its interest in regional stability could align incentives for a negotiated settlement. It then maps a plausible path forward: a phased trilateral dialogue among Washington, Beijing, and key regional players; a crisis-management hotline to prevent miscalculations; and a calibrated set of confidence-building measures linked to humanitarian pauses and verified ceasefires. The analysis also warns of risks: overreliance on China could complicate Taiwan commitments, and domestic political pressures in both capitals could derail discussions. The author offers their own assessment that leveraging China’s diplomatic channels could reduce regional risk if pursued with clear red lines, robust allied consultations, and independent verification mechanisms. Concrete steps include a joint U.S.-China communiqué on de-escalation, synchronized humanitarian corridors, and a staged timetable with public benchmarks overseen by an international body. In my view, the most prudent approach is to treat China as a facilitator rather than the sole broker, ensuring American interests and regional partners’ concerns stay central while leveraging Beijing’s influence to deliver tangible humanitarian and security gains.
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Published: May 12, 2026, 1:07 pm
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