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Mentioned in 10 episodes

2034

A Novel of the Next World War

Book • 2021

Elliot Ackerman

James Stavridis

2034: A Novel of the Next World War is a cautionary tale that explores the dangerous realities of geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China.

The novel depicts a future where a miscalculation leads to a catastrophic war, highlighting themes of human folly and miscalculation.

It received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal and engaging characters.

Mentioned by

Elliot Ackerman

Michael Smirconish

Michael O'Hanlon

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of two novels written with Adam Walsh that imagine future warfare.

Are We In A Post-Shame Society? | Elliot Ackerman (PT. 2)

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of the books written by

Elliot Ackerman

with Admiral Stavridis.

The #1 Gift You Can Give Your Future Self | Former Marine Elliot Ackerman

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

to a Marine interested in writing.

Do You Have This Ability? | Ask DS

Mentioned in reference to the increasing focus on wargaming with China, but considered shallow analysis.

S2E6: Contemplating US Defeat in A Modern Conflict with China

Mentioned by

Michael Smirconish

as an excellent and timely read.

Admiral Stavridis ALARM: 5 Signs That The U.S. and China Will Go To War

Mentioned by

Matt Turpin

in comparison to White Star War, deemed less insightful.

Xi-Biden at APEC + What It Takes To Compete

Recommended by

Michael O'Hanlon

as a good novel about future warfare.

War in Taiwan: Who Would Win?

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in relation to a book they co-authored, discussing the Thucydides Trap.

Elliot Ackerman on Storytelling and the Cyclical Nature of History

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a novel about the future of warfare, co-authored with Admiral Stavridis.

Elliot Ackerman on Writing, Military Service, and Polarization | People Do Well When They Can

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a novel about the next world war.

Admiral James Stavridis on Evaluating Risk and Building Confidence | Remember This Always

Mentioned by

Niall Ferguson

as a source for insights into potential US-China conflict.

Niall Ferguson on the Politics of Catastrophe

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as Admiral Stavridis's new novel, co-written with Elliot Ackerman.

Admiral James Stavridis on James Stockdale and the Voyage of Character

Mentioned by

Greg Becker

as a book about a future war between the US and China.

Greg Becker on the Innovation Business (Podcast)

Mentioned as the book written by James Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman, imagining a Navy clash between the U.S. and China.

Robert J. O'Neill + Admiral James Stavridis (Carolla Classics)

Mentioned as the first book in a trilogy, depicting a peer-level conflict between the United States and China.

The Doorstep: 2054, with Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis

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