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Why Global Trade Can't Stop War: The Shocking Truth from 2,500 Years of Conflict
Understanding International Conflict: Theory and History
In this video, we dive into Joseph S. Nye Jr.'s classic work, "Understanding International Conflict: Theory and History," to expose a dangerous myth: that economic interdependence guarantees peace. Drawing from 2,500 years of history—from the Peloponnesian War to World War I and the Cold War—we reveal how the anarchic structure of international politics traps nations in a deadly security dilemma. Learn why trade booms often precede catastrophic wars, how rigid alliances and military timetables can make conflict inevitable, and what the rise of nuclear weapons means for modern power struggles. This is not just history; it's a wake-up call for understanding today's global tensions.
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