Book · 2022 · Political Science
The Avoidable War
The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict between the US and Xi Jinping's China
Why people recommend it
The Avoidable War by Kevin Rudd is a political analysis examining the deep structural tensions, misperceptions, and risks of catastrophic military conflict between the United States and Xi Jinping's China. Appearing on The Ezra Klein Show in August 2023 for an episode titled When Great Power Conflict and Climate Action Collide, guest Megan O'Sullivan explicitly recommended Rudd's book to the audience. O'Sullivan highlighted the text as a crucial contribution to the discourse surrounding international relations, praising its clear-eyed evaluation of the dangers inherent in the escalating rivalry between the two global superpowers. By bringing up the book during a discussion about global security and climate policy, O'Sullivan underscored the urgency of understanding these geopolitical dynamics to prevent a disastrous outcome for the international community.
Who recommended it
- Megan O'Sullivan Recommended
Megan O'Sullivan — 1 mention
“so one of the books I wanted to mention was Kevin Rudd's book called The avoidable War the dangers of a catastrophic conflict between the U.S and XI jinping's China”
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“He's published that in a book on Xiinping. He's also the author of the avoidable war.”