[JacobiX]

Another possibility for the period of relatively long peace is the modern equivalent of The Pax Romana. For reference Pax Romana, describes a 200-year era in the Roman Empire from 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E. This timeframe marked a significant phase of peace and remarkable economic growth achieved through hegemony. The US has the biggest economy and the largest military spending by far.

[nerdponx]

Rome was still actively campaigning on its borders and violently suppressing revolts in the provinces during that time period. But it probably felt very peaceful from the perspective of (middle- and upper-class) Romans, especially in contrast to the constant warfare and chaos of the centuries before and after.

[telotortium]

Not so different from the US, really. I'm sure Middle Easterners speak of the "Pax" Americana in sarcastic tones.

[pclmulqdq]

Other periods of peace have shown up in history when one empire is the undisputed hegemon of the known world. The pax brittanica is another example, as are several periods in Chinese history.

We are living in the pax Americana right now, but it is unclear how long that will last.

[CRConrad]

> Another possibility for the period of relatively long peace is the modern equivalent of The Pax Romana.

“Another” than what? This was exactly what TFA was about.

[throwawayPAX]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pax_Americana