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Evaluating the Risks of Great Power Conflict in a Changing World

This chapter explores the factors that have sustained peace since World War II, including nuclear deterrence and global economic growth. It also addresses the unpredictability of future conflicts, stressing the potential for accidental wars stemming from misunderstandings and technological failures.

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