Ino Afentouli writes about the “Little Thucydides Trap,” exploring whether a regional power can ensnare a superpower in a prolonged war of attrition. Drawing on the experiences of Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and recent developments in the Middle East, she examines the risks of strategic miscalculations and the limits of military power in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

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Publication: 07/06/2026 Ta Nea
Experts
The Lesser Thucydides Trap
Ino Afentouli Senior Policy Advisor; Head of the Observatory of Geopolitics and Diplomacy