¿Guerra o paz?

Synopsis of ¿Guerra o paz?

How much should we worry about China? Coinciding with the centenary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the country has proposed to become the hegemonic power by 2050. Faced with this situation of power dispute, how is the United States reacting? Can the world escape the conflict between an emerging geopolitical force and an already established one? What role does the European Union play here? This book takes as its starting point the debate on the Thucydides trap and takes it further, examining the Chinese strategy to become a world leader and offering a unique perspective on Europe's position. José María Beneyto, a lawyer and writer specializing in international relations, reviews the recent history and character of the Asian country, a character that has been forged in the shadow of the figure of the emperor and under the banner of communism. To understand both the phenomenon of its rise and the global consequences it entails, Beneyto analyzes the geostrategic and geopolitical strengths and weaknesses of the three major world power blocs, and explores the possible evolution of their relations by reviewing the capabilities and limitations of each. War or peace? delves into the challenge posed to the Western world by the rise of a country for which "there are no permanent allies or perpetual enemies", and provides us with a detailed view of the dynamics between China, the United States and Europe, stripped of alarmism and with an entertaining and enlightened style. An essential reading for those seeking to understand how international relations will develop in the coming decades.