From the legendary antagonism between Athens and Sparta during the
Peloponnesian War to the Napoleonic Wars and the two World Wars of
the twentieth century, the past is littered with long-term
strategic rivalries. History tells us that such enduring rivalries
can end in one of three ways: a series of exhausting conflicts in
which one side eventually prevails, as in the case of the Punic
Wars between ancient Rome and Carthage, a peaceful and hopefully
orderly transition, like the rivalry between Great Britain and the
United States at the turn of the twentieth century, or a one-sided
collapse, such as the conclusion of the Cold War with the fall of
the Soviet Union. However, in spite of a wealth of historical
examples, the future of state rivalries remains a matter of
conjecture. Great Strategic Rivalries explores the causes and
implications of past strategic rivalries, revealing lessons for the
current geopolitical landscape. Each chapter offers an accessible
narrative of a historically significant rivalry, comprehensively
covering the political, diplomatic, economic, and military
dimensions of its history. Featuring original essays by world-class
historians-including Barry Strauss, Geoffrey Parker, Williamson
Murray, and Geoffrey Wawro-this collection provides an in-depth
look at how interstate relations develop into often violent
rivalries and how these are ultimately resolved. Much more than an
engaging history, Great Strategic Rivalries contains valuable
insight into current conflicts around the globe for policymakers
and policy watchers alike.
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