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“When a rapidly rising power rivals an established ruling power, trouble ensues. In 11 of 15 cases in which this has occurred in the past 500 years, the result was war. The great Greek historian Thucydides identified these structural stresses as the primary cause of the war between Athens and Sparta in ancient Greece. In his oft-quoted insight, "It was the rise of Athens and the fear that this inspired in Sparta that made war inevitable."”

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Graham T. Allison

Graham T. Allison is a distinguished American political scientist and professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. His research focuses on international relations, national security, and strategic decision-making. Professor Allison is known for his in-depth analysis of nuclear proliferation, international conflict, and global governance. more

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