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Quote of the Day by Ancient Greek historian Thucydides: “It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men” — Inspiring lessons on leadership, human behavior, communication and why great leaders adjust their expectations to human reality- Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas deal
- Xi Jinping's 'Thucydides Trap' warning: Is China outsmarting the US without engaging in actual conflict?
- Quote of the day by Thucydides: ‘Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage’Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' words on self-control and courage offer timeless wisdom. He believed self-control builds self-respect, ...15 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
- Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-g...15 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- Away from the complex agenda, here are five other highlights from day 1 of the Trump-Xi summitPosting on social media in mid-April, Trump predicted Xi would give him a “big, fat hug” upon his arrival in Beijing. Come Thursday morning...15 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- Michael Jordan Daytona 500 video goes viral: Why podium moment with Tyler Reddick’s son sparked social media backlashMichael Jordan Daytona 500 viral video: Michael Jordan's Daytona 500 victory celebration took an unexpected turn as a video of him interact...17 Feb, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'The secret to happiness is...' - life lessons by Greek historian and father of scientific history on freedom, courage, and how to be happyQuote of the day by Thucydides: Ancient historian Thucydides' timeless wisdom connects happiness, freedom, and courage. His quote highlight...17 Feb, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
- Term of the Day: Thucydides Trap – Meaning, origin, and is a U.S.–China war inevitable?Term of the Day: The Thucydides Trap describes the danger when a rising power (China) threatens a ruling power (USA). History shows this of...26 Jan, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
- World order changing, not rupturing, finance chiefs sayGlobal finance leaders at Davos pushed back on Mark Carney's narrative of a world order rupture, suggesting instead a period of change and ...23 Jan, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- Trump's adventures in Greenland put Europe to test yet againUnited States' President Trump is pushing for the acquisition of Greenland. He has stated he prefers a peaceful deal but will pursue it for...11 Jan, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- ‘The US and China face a ‘Thucydides Trap’ which could lead to war — India is growing dramatically faster than Beijing now’Harvard professor Graham Allison warns of potential conflict between the US and China, referencing the 'Thucydides Trap.' While acknowledgi...11 Sep, 2025, 10.38 PM IST
- 104% tariff: Is Trump pushing US, China into a Thucydides's Trap?After Trump’s 104% tariff on Chinese imports took effect, China pledged firm retaliation and is planning urgent economic measures. Analysts...09 Apr, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
- To navigate through 'turbulent times', India must invest in modernisation of armed forces: IAF chiefHis remarks come amid the backdrop of evolving geopolitics with conflicts being seen in some of the regions of the world. This "multi-facet...25 Jun, 2024, 06.41 PM IST
- Elon Musk and India -- who needs who more? Here are some pointersTesla and India can tango productively, and the latter could well offer the best anchor to make batteries and export them to the world. The...22 Apr, 2024, 11.26 AM IST
- Chinese balloon saga is part of a long history of US-China tensionsThe Chinese origin of the first flying object - defended as a meteorological balloon by China, an explanation that was met with scepticism ...19 Feb, 2023, 12.31 PM IST
- Waiting for Godot! Can there really be an end to US-China trade war?I am trying to understand the US-China trade war in the context of ‘The Thucydides Trap’.28 Aug, 2019, 10.22 AM IST
- The real Greek tragedyWe did everything for the world. Why then, do the bankers of the world, the wretched ingrates, harass Greece?03 Jul, 2015, 02.21 PM IST
- A 3-star general explains why America lost the global war on terrorTime after time, despite the fact that I and my fellow generals saw it wasn't working, we failed to reconsider our basic assumptions.10 Dec, 2014, 01.41 PM IST
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