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Mentioned in 8 episodes
2034
A Novel of the Next World War
Book • 2021
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.
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.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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
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 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