Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap? by Graham Allison (Author)
- Publisher: POLITICAL SCIENCE
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- SKU: 42152
- Number of Pages: 414
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📖 Title Name: Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap?
✍️ Author: Graham Allison
📦 Quality: A+ Yellow Paper – A5 Size
🔹 Introduction:
Destined for War by Graham Allison examines the rising tensions between the United States and China through the lens of “Thucydides’s Trap” — the idea that war is likely when a rising power threatens to displace a ruling one. Drawing from historical case studies, Allison analyzes whether conflict between America and China is inevitable or avoidable in the 21st century.
🔑 Key Points:
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Explains the concept of Thucydides’s Trap using lessons from ancient Greece and modern history.
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Analyzes 16 historical cases of power transitions to assess war probabilities.
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Explores the strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China in politics, economy, and military power.
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Highlights key flashpoints such as Taiwan, the South China Sea, and trade tensions.
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Suggests practical strategies for both nations to avoid catastrophic conflict.
🕌 Conclusion:
Graham Allison presents a powerful and timely geopolitical analysis, urging policymakers and global leaders to learn from history. Destined for War challenges readers to consider whether wise diplomacy and strategic restraint can prevent a devastating superpower conflict.