I’m about 60% into this book now and it’s one of the more thought provoking and terrifying books I’ve read on current world affairs . 240 pages - not a huge commitment .
The argument of the book is that when a new power (China )overtakes an aging power (USA ) 12 out of 16 times the nations or groups have gone to war - is the USA and China destined for it ?
Look at current news about China and USA relations and this book becomes even more real, and that much more terrifying.
The book is filled with a lot of history , and shines a lot of light of the accomplishments the Chinese have made in terms of human progress . Some great stories about Theodore Roosevelt thrown in there, too. Fascinating stuff. Highly recommend if you’re into this sort of thing .