Is war between China and the US inevitable? | Graham Allison

Taking lessons from a historical pattern called "Thucydides's Trap," political scientist Graham Allison shows why a rising China and a dominant United States could be headed towards a violent collision no one wants -- and how we can summon the common sense and courage to avoid it.

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[Zarozian]

War won't really happen unless the US wants it to. I also believe what's most important is communication and actually talking to them and negotiating with them fairly and reasonably so that we are both fully understood. The moment communication stops is the moment where people begin to think and assume the worst and jump to conclusions and this is how wars begin.

I also wanna add that most people around the world are generally similar. In fact, the younger generations have far more in common with others around their age all around the world, than with any other older generations before it. The only barriers that really stands between us and everyone else are pride, prejudice, and language barriers. Eliminate those three things and we would have a united people of Earth.

I also truly believe that the United States must be number one, as we are almost like a miniature Earth with--- not a melting pot, but a mosaic of different people from all around the world. None of us here in the US were rich or of noble or royal descent otherwise, our ancestors would have stayed in their country of origin. We were either exiled, poor, and unwanted people, people who wanted to start anew again, people that wanted freedom and fled from our oppressors back home. Though we were different we were also the same, we were not the best of the best, but we came together and build something great. We tenaciously pursued our ideals of freedom, justice, and liberty for all. That is why China calls us "Meigoku" the "beautiful country", not because our country and its people are beautiful, but the ideals and dreams that it was built upon is beautiful, along with the people who believed in them.

[rustyudder]

I just fought in a war, I'm still tired from the deployment. I learned a lot from the time I've had around the people. We can grow together. No need to create another dark age scenario

[ericbanner]

That bridge construction timeline comparison shook me to my core. It’s not just a bridge, it symbolizes the work ethic, and efficiencies of the US and China. If we don’t get our act together, we all know what’s gonna happen.

[jamesbernards]

This guy is coming to my university to speak this thursday. I have got chills of excitement

[darrendelong]

Whenever we goes to war. The common folks suffer while these leaders sitting at the top safe and sound while they commands people to sacrifice their life.

[TheZSOTTER]

As a Chinese, I wish to see more people from the western world, especially young people, working and having a blast in China. It's a good way to avoid misunderstanding between the East and the West.

[babybibendum]

Thucydides’s trap worked in western history, but did it work in east Asia history?

[Johannesai]

That bridge nearby Cambridge University wasn't inaugurated after four years; me: "Just like in the Republic of Costa Rica 😅"

[kodiak]

The biggest crossover since infinity war

[shuochou]

My village (in China) did changed a lot...I could only eat meat once a week when I was a child.
I hope peace...love is wise, hatred is foolish.

[abdalscnd]

Very eloquent n articulate speech with this outstanding ability to summarize less than 20 minutes, such a huge sophisticated difference of the two world powers!
I believe it's such a wisdom that makes view scholars only to shine well above their peers

[CodingMazaa]

Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Let's wait and see

[bermansong]

As a Chinese, I never heard that our goal by 2049 is to be the absolute number one in the world. Our goal by 2049 is to be a medium level of developed country.

[magicsmurfy]

I love the way you present, besides the facts and deep thinking that u r able to bring to the crowd. I am learning your skill too. And I am a Chinese person at the age of 50.

[jifa]

Dr. Allison is a true scholar. He used facts to support his arguments. He was unbiased and focused on the problem, not ideology, as many scholars did.

[davec]

No, just the war in the TED comment section

[AO]

People doubting the inevitability of war, are honestly clueless, i don't hope for a war, but that's just hope, it doesn't change anything.

[xuhuang]

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. ”

[isaacwang]

Kennedy once said, he is not so concern the kind of govt a country have, He is more concern if it works.
Deng Xiao Ping also said, he doesn't care what is the color of the cat, as long as it catches mice.
In short it is not about democracy or socialism, it is about leadership and determination.

[Cannabisqualityengineering]

I don't think the idea will come from these YouTube comments...