Of all the relevant factors that could go into determining multiple, simultaneous skirmishes and alliances from a global conflict, what are the defining elements in your opinion?
2006-08-12 02:54:57 · 9 answers · asked by uu 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There has been several good answers...
Some of you have chosen to answer the question outrigt without delving into current geopolitics, whereas some of you have taken a path that inevitably led to the primary reason I asked the question in the first place.
I'm honestly quite impressed. I thank all of you for making my first Q experience on Y!-A thought provoking.
With that being said, I'm leaving it to a vote.
2006-08-14 02:59:44 · update #1
In MY opinion, we are currently IN a world war - against terrorism/Islamic terrorists. They have stated that NOBODY who is not a Muslim should be allowed to live. That incorporates a BIG part of the world. And, they are just crazy enough to be serious. Convert or die is their battle cry.
2006-08-12 02:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest factor is when the strategic super-powers weigh in on either side. The second factor is when the world camps are split into two opposing forces.
Currently there are over 40 conflicts and wars in the world, but its not considered WWIII because they don't fit the factors mentioned above.
2006-08-12 15:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today many can accept that America became enemies to many of the world nations due to their "over-handed" policy.So,if U.S wants to establish their military power in middle-east,China and Russia will not keep quiet.And thereby world war may start.The attack of Isreal,is a main indicator of world war 3.The western powers will join with America,and Russia-China-N.korea on the other side.So it will be a war between America and Asian powers.
2006-08-12 10:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by ragava 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When countries form alliances or defensive pacts. Sides are drawn, and allies and axis powers are clear. If one country fights then a whole lot of countries are drawn in to the mix, leading to: world war.
2006-08-12 10:28:55 · answer #4 · answered by dchase 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep reading the news.
Tune it to Glenn Beck on headline prime weeknights at 7, 9, or midnight. He's the only one laying it all out.
He also has free audio on the subject on his website www.glennbeck.com
2006-08-12 11:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by asterisk_dot_asterisk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a nationalistic self righteous leader who sees himself as destiny's child takes control of a democracy as happened in Germany in the 30's and is happening in America now...
2006-08-12 10:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by George A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several of the major powers of the world are simultaniously in open conflict with eachother.
2006-08-12 09:56:55 · answer #7 · answered by Gungnir 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not an official World War until france surrenders to someone.
2006-08-12 10:01:44 · answer #8 · answered by damndirtyape212 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When all of the nations begin fighting full scale. It is heating up now.
2006-08-12 09:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by Baby Bloo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋