Is the world headed for WW III??

JulesKorngold

Several concerning trends are highlighted that could potentially escalate international tensions to a world war:

1. Increased number of conflicts:

- There are currently 56 conflicts worldwide, the highest number since World War II.

- 92 countries are involved in conflicts beyond their borders, more than at any time since the inception of the Global Peace Index.

2. Rising global tensions:

- The conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza are cited as primary drivers of a global decline in peacefulness.

- There's an increase in militarization, with 108 countries becoming more militarized in the past year.

3. Nuclear threats:

- China has significantly increased its nuclear arsenal, creating a more precarious three-way nuclear dynamic with the US and Russia.

- Russia has moved some of its nuclear weapons closer to Ukraine and Western Europe.

4. Climate change:

- Described as "the biggest threat to security that modern humans have ever faced," climate change is exacerbating conflicts and displacement globally.

5. Economic impact:

- The global economic impact of violence increased to $19.1 trillion in 2023, representing 13.5% of global GDP.

Citations:

[1] https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker

[2] https://www.visionofhumanity.org/highest-number-of-countries-engaged-in-conflict-since-world-war-ii/

[3] https://www.axios.com/2023/08/01/climate-change-artificial-intelligence-nuclear-war-existential

[4] https://press.un.org/en/2021/sc14445.doc.htm

[5] https://www.stimson.org/2021/violence-based-on-religion-or-belief-taking-action-at-the-united-nations/

[6] https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/07/15/a-closer-look-at-how-religious-restrictions-have-risen-around-the-world/

[7] https://ethicalfocus.org/religion-and-religious-violence/

[8] https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/exaggerated-threat-oil-wars

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excon said:

Hello:

I absolutely think it is..  Maybe this'll be the last one.

excon

Why do you think we're headed for WW III? Harris chances are looking good?

RickeyHoltsclaw

@excon ; Jesus and the Holy Spirit via the Apostle John on the Island of Patmos, 90AD, have clearly told us that an unfathomable nuclear war is soon to manifest between the unholy alliance of Russia-China-Islam/Iran v. Jerusalem, Israel...this war will span the Globe for 3.5-years and culminate in the annihilation of Israel's enemies and initiate the 2nd-Advent of Messiah Jesus to Mount Olivet where He will descend the Kidron Valley and enter the Eastern Gate of the Old City and rule and reign over the Nations in absolute peace for 1000-years.