In this episode, we delve into Thucydides' Melian Dialogue, a powerful debate on "might makes right" in international relations. Explore the clash between Athenian pragmatism and Melian ideals of justice, and how this timeless tension reflects the challenges of power and morality. We also examine the "Thucydides Trap" and its relevance to modern geopolitics, from Athens and Sparta to the US-China dynamic.