World War III

Every year, the National Interest asks me to write a piece on “Where are the most likely places to see World War III this year?” Just getting this one out of the way before anything else goes down…

As the United States enters an election year, prospects for global stability remain uncertain.  President Trump’s foreign policy stood at odds with those of his predecessor, and will likely a central point of contestation in the election.  At this point, several crises might emerge that would not only turn the election, but potentially bring about a wider global conflict.