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With the increasing geopolitical tensions around the world.
The outbreak of the new crown epidemic has exacerbated the chaos of the global order.
Fears of a third world war, the possibility of a third world war, were raised.
If the third war is really possible in the future.
The Arctic became a priority
The Arctic, a desolate place once covered by thick ice.
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Global warming is causing the Arctic Ocean ice to melt, which can significantly reduce sailing time and save transportation costs.
In recent years, it has also attracted the attention of many countries.
The Arctic, more valuable than that.
The results of the exploration show that the Arctic is rich in resources, including oil, natural gas, iron ore, coal, etc.
It is estimated that
These are valuable resources.
It is like a huge treasure buried under the ice and snow, attracting countries to compete for it.
In addition to its economic value, the Arctic is of great military-strategic importance.
Beneath the Arctic ice.
So, don't look at the Arctic this place although cold.
But resources and strategic location are too important, and countries want to occupy an advantageous position in advance.
They set up an organization called the Joint Strategic Command of the Northern Fleet, which specializes in guarding the Arctic.
In order to let others know, Russia has also deliberately deployed some very powerful weapons.
Similar to the "Boreas" strategic nuclear submarine.
It sounds very shocking, and there is also the "Yars" land-based ICBM.
Over the North Pole,
It's like showing everyone: look, Russia is in the Arctic, but it has a strong military power!
Although the United States entered this game relatively late, they also came prepared.
For the first time in recent years, the US Navy's aircraft carrier battle group entered the Arctic region for exercises.
The Pentagon has also strengthened its military deployment in Alaska.
The growing competition between the United States and Russia in the Arctic has set the stage for future conflict.
Thus
The Middle East is also one of the options
In addition to the Arctic, the Middle East is also a potential hotspot for war.
The Middle East, an ancient and mysterious land, is rich in oil resources and is known as the "gas station of the world".
Abundant resources also bring endless contention and conflict.
Let the Middle East become one of the most unstable regions in the world.
, like a powder keg that may explode at any time, threatening world peace.
The US-Iran conflict is one of the most noteworthy confrontations in the Middle East.
The grievances between the United States and Iran have a long history.
However, the core contradiction between the two sides has not been resolved.
For example, Iran's nuclear program, regional influence, and other issues.
It remains the sword of Damocles hanging over relations between the two countries.
In addition to the conflict between the United States and Iran, there are many other types of conflicts and contradictions in the Middle East.
Territorial disputes between Israel and Palestine, the Syrian civil war, the Yemeni conflict, and many more.
All of them have caused war and displacement in the Middle East.
These conflicts have not only brought great disasters to the Middle East region.
It also poses a serious threat to the global security situation.
The United States, as the world's only superpower.
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From the Korean War to the Vietnam War, and now the Sino-US trade war, it has shown that US hegemony in the Asian region is being challenged.
If the United States continues to pursue a hegemonic policy in the Middle East.
It is likely to provoke a larger conflict and even the outbreak of World War III.
Japan may not be able to escape its involvement
Japan, an Asian ally of the United States, is also in danger of becoming a victim of a war in the Middle East.
Japan's small size, lack of resources, and crimes committed during World War II have made Japan a tightrope on the international stage.
Japan's economy is highly dependent on energy imports.
Especially oil from the Middle East.
If a war breaks out in the Middle East, Japan's energy supply chain will be severely impacted and its economy will be in trouble.
Even more worrying.
Although Japan has reflected and apologized after the war, the pain of history cannot be easily erased.
If war breaks out in the Middle East.
Some Asian countries are likely to take the opportunity to retaliate against Japan and draw Japan into the whirlpool of war.
It is also difficult for Japan's military strength to cope with external challenges.
Faced with such a grim situation, Japan has been seeking to break through the limitations of its pacifist constitution in recent years.
Strengthen the military and actively participate in international affairs.
However, these measures have also aroused concern and vigilance in neighboring countries.
This has put Japan in an even more embarrassing position on regional security issues.
To a large extent, its fate depends on the direction of Sino-US relations.
If a conflict does break out.
Write at the end
In today's world, there is an undercurrent surging, and the military wrestling between the United States and Russia is becoming increasingly fierce.
The powder keg in the Middle East and the potential conflict in Asia could become the trigger for World War III.
Either way, the call for peace is all the more precious.
I hope that all countries in the world will remain rational and peace-oriented!