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Jeffrey Sachs: We Are Now in the Early Days of World War III (infosec.pub)

submitted 5 days ago by Maeve@kbin.earth to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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Prof. Jeffrey Sachs argues that the world may already be entering the early stages of World War III, as the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran begins...

Crosspost from https://lemmygrad.ml/post/10943030

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[–] merdaverse@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 days ago (3 children)

How would this escalate? Russia and China haven't suggested they want to intervene. Even European leaders don't seem very convinced about joining. You need at least two sides to fight a world war. Unless the US scapegoats Russia/China for the attack going poorly and use it as an excuse to attack (insane, but we can expect anything from Trump).

I am more worried what happens after Iran. Trump might be emboldened to make a move on Cuba or Brazil.

[–] mrdown@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Like in the Iraq war many countries support it logistically and with providing inteligence

[–] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 4 points 4 days ago

Trump might be emboldened to make a move on Cuba or Brazil.

He has publicly stated that he intends to make a move on Cuba.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 points 3 days ago

They're already scapegoating everyone, and always have.