Alliances among countries are on the rise creating multi-polar world.
Trade wars and conflicts at South China sea may escalate into war.
At present there are conflicts among two of the biggest powers in the world – China & USA.
Political issues may easily turn into wars.
Until recently tensions between USA and North Korea was a cause of concern because both nations threatened each other with their reserve of nuclear weapons.
For example, recently Iran threatened to cut off entire oil supply to USA amid it’s sanctions on Iran.Īlso Read : Can India turn 'Brain Drain' into 'Brain Gain'? Political reasons :. There are several conflicts on this issue.
Oil is one of the major issues among nations.
Through neo-colonialism, they try to get hold of metals and minerals of underdeveloped countries.
Developed and developing countries often fight among themselves for the minerals and metals in underdeveloped countries.
China recently ordered its army to prepare for war amid South China sea conflict. USA is conducting “Freedom of navigation” operation in South China Sea, which is causing tension between China & USA. For example, several states are fighting to keep South China sea as international waters.
Seas are also causing conflicts among countries.
These territorial disputes have the potential to cause war, and the allies of both countries may side with them which may lead to another world war. James Shoal is a cause of conflict between China & Malaysia. For example, Kashmir is a big issue in between India & Pakistan.
There are many territorial disputes among countries in different parts of the world.
Oil, water, land & minerals can cause wars in future. And it cannot be ruled out that they cause World War 3.
There are many wars fought in the world due to natural resources.
Wars and natural resources have a long common history.
Let’s analyse the scope of major issues that have the probability of causing world war 3. This intensified the debates about whether World war 3 is going to happen or not.
In January 2019, China ordered it’s army to prepare for war amid clashes between China & USA at South China sea.