WW3 is only a matter of time.

[roadbits]

I expect massive social unrest when economies start to crumble ,but very much doubt anything like that will happen.

[bryant.coleman]

I expect massive social unrest when economies start to crumble ,but very much doubt anything like that will happen.

During the war, the economies of the participating countries will crumble, but those of the weapons / equipment suppliers will receive a boost. Just look at the WW2. The major participating countries, such as Japan, Russia, Germany, Italy.etc saw their economies crumble to rubble, while that of the United States received a huge boost, as they didn't participated in the warfare until 1945. When Russia and the United States battle each other, the same will happen. The Chinese economy will receive a huge boost.

[hanomnom]

Out of all the end of the world scenarios this seems by far the most likely. Mankind destroys itself.

It's coming. There's been an exponential rise in war and violence in recent years. How will it be decided when WW3 officially starts?
As if we're gunna turn on the TV one day and it suddenly announces "emergency broadcast: World war 3 is about to begin in exactly 3 minutes."

[RTRC]

Russia and middle east will obviously team up. Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Turkey, Finland will fall within the first month or two. The deciding factors of WW3 would be who Germany sides with and if the USA will have both China and Japan on their side. If they are it makes it a one front war for the USA.

[dollarneed]

World war would mean a significant shift in power not to mention that it would undoubtedly destroy the planet and life as we know it would never be the same

[bryant.coleman]

Russia and middle east will obviously team up. Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Turkey, Finland will fall within the first month or two. The deciding factors of WW3 would be who Germany sides with and if the USA will have both China and Japan on their side. If they are it makes it a one front war for the USA.

The middle-east is divided. The Shiite nations, such as Syria and Iran might team up with Russia, while the Sunni nations such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will side with the United States. Germany will side with the US, as it is a NATO member. And there is no chance that China and Japan will be fighting in the same side, as they are mortal enemies.

[aahzmundus]

We read it in the news every day.

The world is about due for another war Worldwide. Populations have exploded and Mankind are stepping on each others toes. China is Claiming rights to the Spratly Islands and just about everything near it. The U.S. is still doing battle in Afghanistan,Iraq,Syria. Russia is testing the Limits of All of Europe and it's neighbors Doing Flyovers with Bombers almost everywhere.  The stories are endless and so are the countries ever growing as they get involved.

Is this the fate of Mankind? Is this the way to control the problem of over population?

This is not just a chance of WW3 anymore this is only a Question of when.

I also have a feeling that world war 3 could happen anytime, if it so happens it will be a mass destruction owing to the fact that huge amount of nuclear weapons that could be used and the latest technologies that are being used in war.

[dblink]

We read it in the news every day.

The world is about due for another war Worldwide. Populations have exploded and Mankind are stepping on each others toes. China is Claiming rights to the Spratly Islands and just about everything near it. The U.S. is still doing battle in Afghanistan,Iraq,Syria. Russia is testing the Limits of All of Europe and it's neighbors Doing Flyovers with Bombers almost everywhere.  The stories are endless and so are the countries ever growing as they get involved.

Is this the fate of Mankind? Is this the way to control the problem of over population?

This is not just a chance of WW3 anymore this is only a Question of when.

In my opinion, there is long way to go for WW3, this is not going to happen in down the line 15 - 20 years. The future plan of Big Nuclear power countries will be, totally bring the whole middle east under their control, including the Governance. If they failed to bring ME under their control then sure for that, there will be a big nuclear war and ultimate result will be "Destructive LOSS" for Whole world and there will be Zero Winners in WW3.

[edric]

Well if it has to happen, then I think it will in Asian Sub-continent region. The tensions, the drama, the threats, instability, are just too much. Name it, and every possible reason for starting WW3 is available there. China backing Pakistan, Russia backing India, tensions between India-Pakistan, India-China, America being diplomatic with all of them, all the spices are available.

[deluxeCITY]

If we open our eyes the times are indeed quite bad with the way we mankind are heading, it feels like we have been down this road before and we destroyed ourselves then too, another subject. I think it is one of the only ways to control the population explosion we have but saying that a not so friendly disease that wipes out a massive percentage of the planet is probably already in existence, anything short of full blown nuclear war is just not going to control the population increase. It is time to prey if you have a creator or just have fun while you can if you don't.

[bryant.coleman]

Well if it has to happen, then I think it will in Asian Sub-continent region. The tensions, the drama, the threats, instability, are just too much. Name it, and every possible reason for starting WW3 is available there. China backing Pakistan, Russia backing India, tensions between India-Pakistan, India-China, America being diplomatic with all of them, all the spices are available.

Asia is quite stable now. Tensions between China and India has mostly subsided, although a lot of bad blood still exists between India and Pakistan. And China is no longer backing Pakistan, and Russia is no longer backing India. So we can be quite sure that even if a war between India and Pakistan breaks out, it will not turn out to be the 3rd World War.

[Daniel91]

Well if it has to happen, then I think it will in Asian Sub-continent region. The tensions, the drama, the threats, instability, are just too much. Name it, and every possible reason for starting WW3 is available there. China backing Pakistan, Russia backing India, tensions between India-Pakistan, India-China, America being diplomatic with all of them, all the spices are available.

Asia is quite stable now. Tensions between China and India has mostly subsided, although a lot of bad blood still exists between India and Pakistan. And China is no longer backing Pakistan, and Russia is no longer backing India. So we can be quite sure that even if a war between India and Pakistan breaks out, it will not turn out to be the 3rd World War.

I don't agree with your thinking.
In South Asia we have a lot of conflicts between China and its neighbors, because of border disputes.
China has outstanding border disputes with almost all its neighbors, including the Philippines, Japan, S. Korea, India etc.
The neighboring countries are even arming and strengthen their armies and starting to feel insecure because of aggressive Chinese policy.
Not yet broke open armed conflict but is not turned off in the near future.

[Furio]

WW3 is allready an fact, for about 3 years now, it's just isn't on the doorstep of the western world (YET)

[aahzmundus]

Well if it has to happen, then I think it will in Asian Sub-continent region. The tensions, the drama, the threats, instability, are just too much. Name it, and every possible reason for starting WW3 is available there. China backing Pakistan, Russia backing India, tensions between India-Pakistan, India-China, America being diplomatic with all of them, all the spices are available.

China backing Pakistan? Russia backing India?!? America being diplomatic?!?!?
I'm sorry to say, but that doesn't seem likely to me, although I do agree if there's war in the future, it probably is in the subcontinent..

[cryptocoiner]

I would say World War Three is already going.... It's just not in active form. But sooner or later...
Look at what's going on in middle east. It's the beginning.

[cbase]

World war 3 can take place generally if a largely populated country craves dominating another country.

Wars between India and Pakistan has been a possibility ad their is a lot of tension between them like always. Their nuclear power is at the same par too as Pakistan has a good relationship with China and India has a good relationship with Russia.

Though both of the countries are not legally backing them, but when required, they got their back.

[Sourgummies]

World War Three is the old standby when they do not have a Y2k or global warming to lean on. Russia as aggressive as they may seem is not crazy to light the match that would send this world into a mass eruption.
It makes good fodder but its as likely as pigs flying,at least in my perception.

[Sourgummies]

Pakistan can not afford a war,India has surpassed it and its funding from the States is more than likely down to a trickle after Osama.
Russia may take its nearby satellites but it will not overextend itself,same with China. It is far to risky to attempt to wipe the board and not get poked back.

Chinas current island creation is interesting but if the rest of the Pacific allign's it will have no choice but to save face but fall back.

[Slaxt]

WW3 is allready an fact, for about 3 years now, it's just isn't on the doorstep of the western world (YET)

You are right WW3 was started years ago more than 3 years, the moment USA, UK etc etc started taking control of countries it was the start of WW3 but we are just not aware yet because it is not on our door step but it will be when they want it to be. Our generation is screwed more than ever.

[brendasmith982]

We read it in the news every day.

The world is about due for another war Worldwide. Populations have exploded and Mankind are stepping on each others toes. China is Claiming rights to the Spratly Islands and just about everything near it. The U.S. is still doing battle in Afghanistan,Iraq,Syria. Russia is testing the Limits of All of Europe and it's neighbors Doing Flyovers with Bombers almost everywhere.  The stories are endless and so are the countries ever growing as they get involved.

Is this the fate of Mankind? Is this the way to control the problem of over population?

This is not just a chance of WW3 anymore this is only a Question of when.

With current warfare technologies, a world war will have devastating effect throughout the globe, and maybe the nuclear weapons could even cause an end to the human race, totally possible.