ADVERTISEMENT
Closely tied to this instability is Israel, a nation that exists under persistent threat due to its geopolitical position. Long-running conflict with Palestine, hostility from neighboring states, and prior missile exchanges with Iran keep Israel in a near-constant state of military readiness. While Israel alone is unlikely to trigger a world war, any major escalation involving it would almost certainly pull in the United States and other global powers, dramatically widening the scope of conflict.
Eastern Europe has re-emerged as a major danger zone following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia is already engaged in active warfare that has reshaped global alliances and revived Cold War-style tensions. Russian leadership, including Vladimir Putin, has repeatedly referenced readiness for confrontation with NATO and has openly discussed nuclear capabilities as a deterrent.
ADVERTISEMENT
