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Destined for War
This episode dissects the Thucydides Trap, a historical pattern where a rising power challenges an established one, often leading to war. We explore the structural forces, anxieties, and ambitions that drive nations towards conflict, and the critical choices required to navigate this perilous dynamic.
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“This episode dissects the Thucydides Trap, a historical pattern where a rising power challenges an established one, often leading to war. We explore the structural forces, anxieties, and ambitions that drive nations towards conflict, and the critical choices required to navigate this perilous dynamic.”
— Graham Allison, Destined for War
thucydides trap, geopolitics, international relations
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