# Let's talk about Trump, China, the Thucydides Trap, and the future….

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Podcast: [Belle of the Ranch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belle-of-the-ranch-431729)
Published: 2026-05-16T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beau-of-the-fifth-column/episodes/Lets-talk-about-Trump--China--the-Thucydides-Trap--and-the-future-e3jephr
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Duration seconds: 322

## Resource

An explanation of the Thucydides Trap as it applies to the US and China and what it means for the future. Also, a flash back to 2024.

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