These Are The 5 Places In The World That Could Start World War III In 2017

Robert Farley, National Interest: 5 Places World War III Could Start in 2017

The Trump administration enters office in an unsettled time. For a variety of reasons (some directly connected to Trump’s rhetoric), the great powers face more uncertainty than at any time in recent memory. In the first few months of Trump’s presidency (indeed, perhaps even before his presidency begins) the United States will have to navigate several extremely dangerous flashpoints that could ignite, then escalate, conflict between the US, Russia, and China.

Reportedly, President Obama suggested to President Trump that North Korea policy would represent the first big test of his administration. North Korea continues to build more and more effective ballistic missiles, as well (most analysts suspect) to expand its nuclear arsenal. While the economy and political system remain moribund, the state itself has shown no inclination to collapse.

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WNU Editor: I do not see World War III breaking out in 2017 .... far from it. Aside from what is happening in the Middle East .... my number one worry is on what is happening in Afghanistan. The Taliban are preparing for a major push in 2017 that will severely test the Afghan government and foreign support of the war .... and I am not optimistic that we have a plan to counter such a push.

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