Destined for War: Can America and China escape Thucydides' Trap?

Discover the compelling insights of Graham Allison's 'Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides' Trap?' This influential book delves into the critical dynamics between the rising power of China and the established dominance of the United States, exploring the ancient concept of Thucydides' Trap. With 400 pages of in-depth analysis and historical parallels, this essential read sheds light on why the U.S.-China relationship is at a pivotal moment.

As both nations ramp up their geopolitical posturing, Allison argues that the risk of conflict is alarmingly high. By examining past historical instances where rising powers posed threats to established ones, he helps us understand the precarious situation we find ourselves in today. This book is not just a forecast of doom; it highlights potential pathways for peace and the crucial diplomatic steps necessary to avoid catastrophic conflict.

Ideal for history enthusiasts, political science students, and anyone interested in international relations, 'Destined for War' serves as a critical resource for understanding the modern global landscape. Add this profound exploration of U.S.-China relations to your reading list today and gain a clearer perspective on the forces shaping our world. At Smartfox NZ, we offer free shipping on this title, ensuring that you can access this must-read book without delay. Perfect for those seeking to comprehend the intricate balance of power in contemporary geopolitics!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925849981
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 400


Description:
China and the United States are heading toward a war neither wants.

The reason is Thucydides' Trap, a deadly pattern of structural stress that results when a rising power challenges a ruling one. This phenomenon is as old as history itself. About the Peloponnesian War that devastated ancient Greece, the historian Thucydides explained- 'It was the rise of Athens and the fear that this instilled in Sparta that made war inevitable.' Over the past 500 years, these conditions have occurred sixteen times. War broke out in twelve of them.

Today, as an unstoppable China approaches an immovable America, and both Xi Jinping and Donald Trump promise to make their countries 'great again', the seventeenth case looks grim. Unless China is willing to scale back its ambitions or Washington can accept becoming number two in the Pacific, a trade conflict, cyberattack, or accident at sea could soon escalate into all-out war.

In Destined for War, the eminent Harvard scholar Graham Allison explains why Thucydides' Trap is the best lens for understanding U.S.-China relations in the twenty-first century. Through uncanny historical parallels and war scenarios, he shows how close we are to the unthinkable. Yet, stressing that war is not inevitable, Allison also reveals how clashing powers have kept the peace in the past - and what painful steps the United States and China must take to avoid disaster today.

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