The Thucydides Trap, a theory suggesting inevitable conflict between a rising power and an established one, is an inadequate framework for understanding current US-China relations. Despite ongoing tensions, both Beijing and Washington are actively choosing diplomatic engagement over outright confrontation. While the US economy remains significantly larger than China's, this economic disparity does not preordain conflict. AI
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece analyzing the concept of the Thucydides Trap in the context of US-China relations.
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