The Thucydides Trap: When one great power threatens to displace another, war is almost always the result. Basically this is what we have going on between China and the United States.
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In this video, this guy lays out the United States' strategy to contain China. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=yXSkY4QKDlA …
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I think the United States has the moral high ground here. While our involvement in the Middle East is pretty embarrassing, it's hard to think of a more peaceful great power. Further, the United States defines its greatness on ideas like meritocracy and the melting pot, while...
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China cites its cultural and racial superiority. If I were president of the United States, I would: A. Focus on coordinating economic containment with China's neighbors B. Encourage as much immigration of talented people from the country as possible C. Draw a red line in SCS
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We get more than enough nationalism from our current lawless president, we don't need any more crackpots in the mix.
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