Destined for War

In "Destined for War," Harvard scholar Graham Allison explores the alarming likelihood of conflict between the United States and China, framing it within the historical context of "Thucydides's Trap," where a rising power threatens an established one. Reflecting on 500 years of global history, he highlights the catastrophic outcomes of previous great power conflicts while drawing parallels to World War I. The audiobook examines possible scenarios for escalating tensions and asks if the current standoff could be an exception, urging listeners to consider the urgent lessons of history for today and the future.