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

Graham Allison, the originator of the term Thucydides Trap, which describes a potential conflict pattern between a rising power and an existing power, has recently adopted a more optimistic view on China-U.S. relations as of late June 2024. He said that both countries are actively steering away from the Thucydides Trap, emphasizing that it can indeed be avoided. | CGTN

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