VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: America Is Not Stuck in a ‘Thucydides Trap’
Renowned political scientist Graham Allison, known for his 2015 Atlantic piece “The Thucydides Trap,” suggests that history shows established powers often engage in preventive wars against emerging rivals, fearing they might lose their dominance otherwise. The title of Allison’s article refers to insights from the ancient Greek historian Thucydides, who chronicled the Peloponnesian War. Thucydides […]
Xi Jinping references the Thucydides Trap, cautions Trump about the risk of conflict over Taiwan
Insights from the Trump-Xi Summit: A New Cold War? Before President Donald Trump set off for Beijing, I shared concerns that his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping involved more than just discussions on tariffs and trade. It was more about unveiling deeper global dynamics. In essence, the U.S. and China appear to be navigating […]