Top 5 Conflicts That Risk Pushing the World Into WWIII

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Business Insider reports that 2022 saw the world come closer to a third World War than at any point since the end of the Cold War.

Business Insider reports that 2022 saw the world come closer to a third World War than at any point since the end of the Cold War.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent shockwaves across the world, dramatically increasing fears that a number of global disputes could escalate.

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These five areas pose the greatest risk for pushing the world into WWIII, according to Business Insider.

Russia - Ukraine, Business Insider reports that while an expansion of war to include NATO forces remains unlikely, the stakes of the conflict could be raised by either Kyiv or Moscow.

Russia - Ukraine, Business Insider reports that while an expansion of war to include NATO forces remains unlikely, the stakes of the conflict could be raised by either Kyiv or Moscow.

China - Taiwan, According to Business Insider, any conflict over Taiwan is likely to include U.S. and Japanese forces and could spark a significant power war.

China - Taiwan, According to Business Insider, any conflict over Taiwan is likely to include U.S. and Japanese forces and could spark a significant power war.

Greece - Turkey, The simmering dispute between these countries over energy exploration in the Aegean could potentially create a rift within NATO.

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Greece - Turkey, The simmering dispute between these countries over energy exploration in the Aegean could potentially create a rift within NATO.

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North Korea - South Korea, Tensions have steadily been rising the past few months as North Korea has stepped up displays of the nation's nuclear capabilities.

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China - India, Neither country has shown any willingness to back down from territorial disputes with their neighbor, increasing the chances of escalation which could lead to a larger conflict.

Business Insider reports that while it remains unlikely that a global conflict will develop, the Ukraine War demonstrates the international community's inability to prevent conflict.

Business Insider reports that while it remains unlikely that a global conflict will develop, the Ukraine War demonstrates the international community's inability to prevent conflict