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April 10, 2022April 26, 2025Book Summary

Book Summary: Destined for War by Graham Allison

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Destined for War is about the dynamic that arises when a rising power (China) threatens the existing ruling power (America). Allison looks back at examples of similar past dynamics starting with Athens and Sparta, and suggests ways in which we can learn from history and hopefully avoid war.

March 6, 2022July 7, 2024Book Summary

Book Summary: Political Tribes by Amy Chua

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The main thrust of Political Tribes is that group identities based on things like ethnicity, religion and skin color are very important but the US has often failed to recognise this in its foreign policy.

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