US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Tianjin on July 26. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion
Opinion
Charles C. Krulak and Alex Friedman
4 reasons the US and China are not destined for war
As a growing chorus warns of a clash between the US and China, it is easy to believe war is inevitable
But while history suggests that rising powers will often clash with incumbent ones, there are important exceptions and unique present circumstances to consider