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World War III (abbreviated WWIII or WW3) or the Third World War are the names given to a hypothetical global conflict subsequent to World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945). It is widely assumed that such a conflict would surpass the prior world wars in both scope and destruction.
Apr 16, 2024 · Sky News asks experts to assess the risks and implications of a Third World War amid conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. They discuss the role of NATO, the international order, and the impact of miscalculation and escalation.
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Apr 22, 2024 · The author argues that World War III has already begun, with all the great powers involved in regional wars that could escalate to nuclear war. He explores the causes, consequences, and possible outcomes of this 21st century edition of world war, which is less about principles and more about interests.
- Michael Vatikiotis
Mar 15, 2022 · Contrary to the claim that Putin’s behavior is a result of Western provocation — like refusing to absolutely rule out eventual NATO membership for Ukraine — the West has mainly spent 22 ...
- Bret Stephens
Mar 9, 2022 · The Russia-Ukraine war could escalate into a global conflict if NATO responds to Russian strikes on its territory, says Mai’a Cross, a political scientist at Northeastern. Stephen Flynn, a resilience expert, warns of the risks of nuclear weapons and the atomic age.
Jan 29, 2024 · The web page explores the possibility of a global conflict involving China, Russia, North Korea and Iran, based on the comments of defence and military officials. It also discusses the role of the Middle East, the nuclear threat and the historical parallels with WWI and WWII.
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Oct 10, 2017 · The concept of a third world war has been around for a long time, from Churchill's invasion plan to nuclear fear. Learn how the phrase \"World War III\" emerged and evolved from the 1940s to the 1950s.
