World War III was initially synonymous with the escalation of the Cold War (1947–1991) into direct conflict between the US-led Western Bloc and Soviet-led Eastern Bloc.

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Jun 17, 2025 · With American forces stationed in dozens of countries and new threats emerging in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, independent voters are asking hard questions.

Apr 8, 2025 · World War III (WWIII or WW3), also known as the Third World War, is a hypothetical future global conflict subsequent to World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945).

Dec 9, 2024 · Military experts gamed out for Newsweek how they see a potential World War III starting, including key players and the factors to watch as the world edges closer to the potential for major...

Oct 10, 2017 · Ever since people began to speculate about “World War III,” its very name has implied its own inevitability. The phrase seems to have emerged during the early 1940s, not long after people...

5 days ago · Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could provide the pretext and template for China to attack Taiwan or Russia to further undermine Ukraine and even move …

May 7, 2025 · As the world enters the midpoint of the 2020s, political instability, military conflicts, and rising nationalism have raised a haunting question once more: Are we on the brink of World War III?

Jul 3, 2024 · Fought between Anglo-Rus Alliance and the Eastern Coalition.

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