The Thucydides Trap: Decoding the Geopolitical Shadow Over U.S.-China Relations

The Thucydides Trap: Decoding the Geopolitical Shadow Over U.S.-China Relations

Understanding the Historical Shadow The term ‘Thucydides Trap’ emerged as a focal point of international diplomacy during high-level talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and then-U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing. Coined by political scientist Graham Allison, the concept refers to the inherent structural stress that occurs when a rising power threatens to displace an…

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The Thucydides Trap: Xi Jinping's Warning on U.S.-China Relations

The Thucydides Trap: Xi Jinping’s Warning on U.S.-China Relations

During a high-stakes summit in Beijing this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the concept of the “Thucydides Trap” while meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a profound concern regarding the trajectory of bilateral relations between the world’s two largest economies. By referencing the ancient Greek historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War, Xi highlighted…

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