Geostrategix – China and the United States

TopicComics

TopicSocial Sciences

AuthorPascal Boniface

AuthorTommy

PublisherDunod

China and the United States of America

Two Superpowers. One Global Throne. Are we on the brink of a new global conflict?

As China’s power explodes on the world stage and American leadership begins to falter, the world is edging toward a major confrontation. Welcome to the Thucydides Trap: the terrifying historical mechanism that makes war almost inevitable when a rising power challenges a dominant one. In an era defined by extreme polarization and escalating crises, from Taiwan to cybersecurity to climate change, how did we get here, and what happens next?

Written by renowned geopolitical expert Pascal Boniface and brought to life by press illustrator Tommy, this gripping two-color graphic novel traces the simmering, century-long conflict between the United States and China. Following in the footsteps of the acclaimed Géostratégix series, it provides the ultimate key to decoding past, present, and future global tensions.

Why you need to read this:

• A Burning Global Issue: Dive deep into the trade wars, technological rivalries, and military standoffs dominating today’s headlines.
• A Century in the Making: We zoom out to cover nearly 100 years of strategic history, giving you the full picture behind today’s headlines.
• The First of Its Kind: You can read dry academic essays or biographies of Trump and Xi Jinping, but this is the only graphic novel that breaks down the entire US-China rivalry into a fast-paced, accessible narrative.
• Expert Insight: Rigorous, educational, and highly engaging, backed by the editorial quality of the celebrated Géostratégix series.

READERSHIP: All those interested in historical events and geopolitics, high school and college students.