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Is a US-China Thucydides Trap Unavoidable? With David C. Kang from the ChinaTalk Podcast

"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

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Great Power Transitions in East Asia

This chapter explores the complexities of power transitions in East Asia, focusing on historical influences from imperial China on current U.S.-China relations. It argues that internal factors, rather than external conflicts, play a pivotal role in shaping these dynamics, illustrated by the historical fall of the Song Dynasty to the Mongols. The discussion highlights the unique national identities of East Asian nations and their interactions, contrasting them with Western perceptions and emphasizing the importance of cultural connections.

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