miscalculation

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Hegseth said U.S. defense officials are meeting “more frequently” with their Chinese counterparts to improve coordination and reduce the risk of miscalculation, in accordance with a consensus reached between Trump and Xi in Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

More than ever there is a strong risk of misperception and miscalculation of intentions and consequences.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The result of this miscalculation may very well be catastrophic.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Still, in pursuing their asymmetric strategy, Tehran’s commanders made one miscalculation.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Chalcuchima’s miscalculation marked a turning point in the collapse of Inca resistance, a moment almost as significant as the capture of Atahuallpa himself.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond