US vs China: The Thucydides Trap & Sri Lanka's Future | එකට ගැටුම | Pothcast

US vs China: The Thucydides Trap & Sri Lanka's Future | එකට ගැටුම | Pothcast In this episode of Pothcast, Patali Champika Ranawaka introduces his 21st book "Ekata Gatuma" (එකට ගැටුම). He breaks down the 17 global maritime choke points, the military center of gravity in the Strait of Hormuz, and how asymmetric warfare is shifting balance between the US and China. How does the Thucydides Trap affect developing economies like Sri Lanka? Watch the full analysis. 📌 Video Chapters: Key Topics Discussed 00:00 The Evolution of Pothcast & International Programming 00:55 Economic Consequences of Historical Asymmetric Conflicts 02:38 Why South Asian Universities Fail to Measure War Costs 04:09 Exclusive Book Reveal: "Ekata Gatuma" Launch Details 05:06 Controlling Global Shipping Lanes & Superpower Hegemony 06:13 Geopolitical Flashpoints: The Strategy of Iran & US Allies 07:40 The Multi-Billion Dollar Toll of Choke Point Blockades 09:05 Evaluating US Military Limits in the Gulf Region 10:26 Shift in Military Doctrines: Mechanical vs. Human Factors 11:47 AI and Drone Warfare: The Asymmetric Reality in Europe 12:40 Preparing for Hybrid Warfare & Economic Disruption 13:16 US vs China: Who Dominates the Future Trade Order? 15:04 Macro Analysis: India's Foreign Policy & Supply Chain Shifts 16:45 Sri Lanka's Maritime Edge: What Policy Decisions are Needed? 18:10 The Convergence of Philosophy, AI Tech, & Green Energy 19:04 Re-engineering the Voter Mindset: Rational vs Emotional Choice