Trump expects to meet Xi and Putin at APEC summit to discuss denuclearisation
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Trilateral diplomacy and nuclear non-proliferation: a key GS2 International Relations topic.
Why in news
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to meet Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the APEC summit in Shenzhen to discuss denuclearisation and ending the war in Iran.
Background
The APEC leaders' summit is scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China. Trump indicated that discussions would include a trilateral arms control framework and a potential deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceShenzhen: Host city for the APEC leaders' summit in November 2026
- FactTrump proposed three-way arms control talks focusing on denuclearisation
Prelims practice question
Which city is scheduled to host the APEC leaders' summit in November 2026?
- (a)Beijing
- (b)Shenzhen
- (c)Shanghai
- (d)Guangzhou
Show answer
Answer: (b) Shenzhen — The note identifies Shenzhen as the host city for the APEC leaders' summit.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the implications of a trilateral security framework between the US, Russia, and China on the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical shift: Transition from unilateral sanctions to trilateral negotiations on Ukraine and Iran
- Nuclear stability: Impact of trilateral arms control on the efficacy of existing non-proliferation treaties
- Regional hegemony: Balancing China's influence in the Asia-Pacific vs. Russia's role in European security
Keywords: denuclearisation · trilateral diplomacy · non-proliferation · geopolitical realignment · multilateralism
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