1.7K views · 46 reactions | Thucydides' Trap, a concept about potential conflicts between emerging and established powers, is often linked to China-U.S. relations. In an exclusive interview with CGTN's Liu Xin, Professor Graham Allison, who coined this term, emphasizes learning from historical mistakes to foster peace. | CGTN | Facebook

7.1K views · 38 reactions | Graham Allison, the political scientist who coined the phrase Thucydides' Trap, believes that the leaders of China and the U.S. laid a significant foundation for bilateral communication during their meeting in San Francisco. As neither China nor the United States wants a war, the two sides should – through candid, private and face-to-face communication – eliminate conflict that could be caused by misunderstanding or miscalculation. | CGTN | Facebook