Negotiation Successes Like Those With India, Great Britain and Now China Are Easing the Consequences of Geopolitical Tensions

They also create incentives for other partners to make concessions as well. Yet the biggest stumbling block lies at home. The new agreement with China follows a pattern of recent diplomatic wins that have helped cushion the impact of global friction.

Each successful deal raises the pressure on other nations to come to the table and offer their own compromises. But the real obstacle to further progress is domestic.