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E44 Why the US and China Might Be Headed for War | Practise Advanced English Through Global Politics
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Are we on the point of World War III - and what does Ancient Greece have to do with it?
In this episode of English and Beyond: Advanced, we explore The Thucydides Trap - a theory from ancient history that's now being used to explain modern tensions between China and the United States.
You’ll learn:
– Who Thucydides was and what he said about the Peloponnesian War
– How Harvard professor Graham Allison revived this idea for the 21st century
– Why some people believe war between China and the US is inevitable - and others say it's avoidable
– Why fear, not ambition, might be the most dangerous force in international relations
– And how studying Ancient Greece can help you understand today's world - and improve your English at the same time.
This episode includes natural native English, cultural insight, and advanced vocabulary related to politics, diplomacy, and global conflict.
📖 Want to improve your English even more?
- Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
- Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
- Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
- Email your thoughts or questions → [email protected]
🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.
And remember, if this podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!
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E44 Why the US and China Might Be Headed for War | Practise Advanced English Through Global Politics
English and Beyond: Advanced English for Fluency & Communication
Manage episode 477709897 series 3577242
Are we on the point of World War III - and what does Ancient Greece have to do with it?
In this episode of English and Beyond: Advanced, we explore The Thucydides Trap - a theory from ancient history that's now being used to explain modern tensions between China and the United States.
You’ll learn:
– Who Thucydides was and what he said about the Peloponnesian War
– How Harvard professor Graham Allison revived this idea for the 21st century
– Why some people believe war between China and the US is inevitable - and others say it's avoidable
– Why fear, not ambition, might be the most dangerous force in international relations
– And how studying Ancient Greece can help you understand today's world - and improve your English at the same time.
This episode includes natural native English, cultural insight, and advanced vocabulary related to politics, diplomacy, and global conflict.
📖 Want to improve your English even more?
- Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
- Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
- Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
- Email your thoughts or questions → [email protected]
🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.
And remember, if this podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!
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