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Global anxiety is rising as headlines warn of escalating tensions and the possibility of a wider international conflict. From Eastern Europe to the Middle East and across the Indo-Pacific, multiple geopolitical flashpoints are active at the same time, feeding a sense that the global security order is under strain. While most defense analysts and policymakers agree that a full-scale world war is not imminent, the accumulation of regional crises has created a volatile environment where miscalculation, rather than intent, poses the greatest danger.
In Europe, the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to dominate strategic thinking. More than two years into the conflict, fighting remains intense but largely contained within Ukrainian territory. Diplomatic efforts have stalled, with neither side showing readiness to compromise in a way that would produce a durable settlement. Russian forces have maintained limited advances, while Ukraine has relied heavily on long-range drones and defensive operations to counter Moscow’s pressure.
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