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Instead of the United States falling into the Thucydides Trap, China might be falling into a Sun Tzu Trap. AFP

China's Sun Tzu Trap: The Dangerous Bet on American Decline

03-10-2026, 05:05

The article explores the concept of a "Sun Tzu Trap" where China might be overestimating its ability to defeat the US without direct conflict, based on a belief in American decline.

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US President Donald Trump speaks with Mesabi Metallics Chairman of the Executive Board Rewant Ruia, and co-founder and vice-chairman of the Essar Group Ravi Ruia, accompenied by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright during the announcement of a Minnesota company's plan to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, from the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US. Photo: Reuters

Essar Group to Build US's Largest Steel Plant; Indian Pilot Hailed a Hero

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On WhatsApp, the forwarding power of religious Hindus is used by behind-the-scenes ‘content creators’ to propagate their work. (Representational image)

Macaulay Syndrome 2.0: How Google and WhatsApp Distort Hindu Deities and Scriptures

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Teenagers pose for a photo while holding smartphones in front of a Whatsapp logo. File image/Reuters

WhatsApp Introduces New Parental Controls for Teen Accounts Amid Safety Concerns

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Hanuman Chalisa Empowered Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar: What's Its Significance?

02-10-2026, 14:59

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who saved 174 lives on a Flydubai flight, has become a real hero.

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ಸ್ಮಿತ್ ಉಲ್ಲೇಖಿಸಿದ ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಚಾಲೀಸಾ (ಕೃಪೆ: Grok)
Captain Smit Machchhar, Neerja Bhanot. (News18)

India's Aviation Heroes: Bravery Under Pressure Saves Lives

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Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Terminal 1 will shut for flight operations from October 25 as part of a major redevelopment project. The terminal is expected to remain closed until 2029-30. File image/Reuters

Mumbai Airport's Terminal 1 Redevelopment: Flights to Shift from January 2027

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US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) takes questions during a press conference following the Democratic weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2026. File Image/Reuters

Democrats Eye Senate Flip in 2026 Midterms: A Challenging Path to Majority

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