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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER | NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR. From an eminent international security scholar, an urgent examination of the conditions that could produce a catastrophic conflict between the United States and China—and how it might be prevented.
China and the United States are heading toward a war neither wants. The reason is Thucydides's Trap: when a rising power threatens to displace a ruling one, violence is the likeliest result. Over the past five hundred years, these conditions have occurred sixteen times; war broke out in twelve. At the time of publication, an unstoppable China approached an immovable America, and both Xi Jinping and Donald Trump promised to make their countries "great again," the seventeenth case was looking grim—it still is. A trade conflict, cyberattack, Korean crisis, or accident at sea could easily spark a major war. In Destined for War, eminent Harvard scholar Graham Allison masterfully blends history and current events to explain the timeless machinery of Thucydides's Trap—and to explore the painful steps that might prevent disaster today.
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"Allison is one of the keenest observers of international affairs around." — President Joe Biden
"[A] must-read book in both Washington and Beijing." — Boston Globe
"[Full of] wide-ranging, erudite case studies that span human history . . . [A] fine book." — New York Times Book Review
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Dive into the thought-provoking pages of "Destined For War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?" and unlock a gripping exploration of the conditions that could lead to a catastrophic conflict between the United States and China. This National Bestseller and New York Times Notable Book of the Year delves into the concept of Thucydides's Trap, wherein a rising power threatens to overthrow a ruling one, often resulting in violent confrontation. With historical context and a focus on current events, eminent scholar Graham Allison sheds light on this timeless machinery, offering potential solutions to avoid disaster.
Don't miss out on this crucial analysis. As President Joe Biden himself has noted, Graham Allison is one of the keenest observers of international affairs around. With wide-ranging and erudite case studies, "Destined For War" captures the essence of human history and its potential for repeating itself. Whether you're in Washington, Beijing, or anywhere in between, this book is a must-read for anyone committed to understanding the delicate balance of power that could shape the future of our world.
Time is of the essence. The seventeenth case of Thucydides's Trap between China and the United States is looming. As leaders like Xi Jinping and Donald Trump strive to make their countries "great again," the risk of a trade conflict, cyberattack, Korean crisis, or accidental escalation at sea increases exponentially. By immersing yourself in the pages of "Destined For War," you'll gain vital insights into the tangled web of international relations and the steps we can take to prevent catastrophe.
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