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    Experts warn of alarming possibilities: 40% predict a world war within a decade, with nuclear weapon use considered likely. We examine the flashpoints—from Ukraine to Taiwan—that could trigger unprecedented global conflict.

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    We're living through what Ian Bremmer calls the 'G-Zero world,' where no single power or alliance is strong enough to set global rules. Without accepted mechanisms for resolving conflicts, countries are increasingly pursuing their own interests without considering broader stability.

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