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

Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?

by Graham Allison · 2017 · 384 pages

Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio
Fareed Zakaria
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About This Book

Graham Allison examines the risk of conflict between the United States and China through the framework of Thucydides's Trap. The book analyzes sixteen historical instances where a rising power challenged a ruling one, identifying factors that led to either war or peaceful coexistence.

Book Details

Published

2017

Pages

384

Language

en

ISBN

9780544935273

Awards & Recognition

Lionel Gelber Prize Shortlist (2018)New York Times Notable Book of the Year (2017)

Audiobook Available

12h 43m
Narrated by Richard Ferrone

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