Destined For War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?

Looking for a gripping read that combines history, politics, and international relations? Look no further than "Destined For War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?" This national bestseller, named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, explores the looming conflict between the United States and China and offers crucial insights on how to prevent catastrophe.

With an urgent tone, eminent international security scholar Graham Allison dissects the concept of Thucydides's Trap, a pattern observed throughout history. When a rising power threatens the established one, war becomes an all-too-likely outcome. This book highlights that these conditions have occurred sixteen times in the past five centuries, with war breaking out in twelve instances.

Today, the world watches as an unstoppable China stares down an immovable America. Against this backdrop, trade conflicts, cyberattacks, the Korean crisis, or even a solitary accident at sea have the potential to ignite a major war. "Destined for War" masterfully combines historical analysis and current affairs to explain the timeless machinery of Thucydides's Trap. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the delicate balance between these global powers.

Don't miss out on the wisdom of this expert observer of international affairs. President Joe Biden hails Graham Allison as one of the keenest observers out there, and "Destined for War" has been deemed a must-read in both Washington and Beijing. It’s been acclaimed by reputable sources such as the Financial Times and The Times (London), and it has garnered rave reviews from readers who have praised its wide-ranging, erudite case studies.

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