Tag: Graham Allison
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Thucydides, Geopolitics and Escalation Points: A Lesson from the Punic Wars
By Ben Mainardi // American and Chinese interests do indeed overlap and clash at various points across the globe, from the halls of foreign governments to social media posts online. Yet this does not preordain war nor does the “Allison Trap” provide a useful framework for understanding rising tensions or their associated risks.