In essence, and from a big picture perspective or big picture standpoint, the core concept or the main concept to nail down is the difference between ‘absolute power’ and ‘relative power.’ Aspirations always exceed capabilities, given that power is not absolute, but rather, relative. Power is distributed. But of course, states will always seek to … Continue reading Calculated Aggression
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The Tables Have Turned
Moreover, China will have to overcome any ambivalence it may have if it seeks to fulfill the mission it had set for itself after its revolution in 1949, namely, the transformation of the world system as a whole and the turning of everything “into their opposites.” As Mao said: “Of all the classes in the … Continue reading The Tables Have Turned