War or peace? United States and China 2026-2049

China and the United States will determine the course of the next century. What can we expect? Today, China and the United States account for forty percent of the world's GDP, and more than a fifth of its population; Their rivalry affects the lives of everyone on the planet. As political tension between them increases during the twenty-first century, the question inevitably arises: Are America and China destined for war? Or is our fragile global order on the verge of another massive shift, but in a completely different direction? On the 150th anniversary of America's independence and beyond, Tim Hames explores the past, present, and future of these two superpowers in search of answers. His book "War or Peace?" Prospects for the next 25 years - cooperation or competition? Peace or Conflict? provides an in-depth analysis of the tense and unpredictable dynamic between the two countries. In seeking to chart a path toward peace, Hames offers an alternative to the much-touted apocalyptic “Thucydides Trap,” which asserts that an all-out clash is imminent.