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Mentioned in 9 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 9 episodes

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 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 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 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

Mentioned by

Niall Ferguson

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

Niall Ferguson on the Politics of Catastrophe

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