Are we sleepwalking into World War III?
- Posted on October 17, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Global tensions are escalating as authoritarian regimes challenge international norms and regional conflicts intensify across multiple continents. Geopolitical experts warn that without diplomatic intervention, the convergence of these crises could trigger unprecedented large-scale conflict. From Eastern Europe to Asia-Pacific, strategic rivalries, militarization, and ideological divisions create a volatile environment requiring urgent attention from world leaders and international institutions.
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