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Predictions of hundreds of international relations experts point out that 40% believe that there will be a large -scale war in the next decade.
A new inquiry carried out by, a reflection group on global issues based in Washington, suggests that World War II is likely in the next decade, with four out of 10 experts In international matters to provide for a large war by 2035.
The inquiry included answers from 357 political strategists And forecast professionals, with concerns centered on potential conflicts involving the United States, China and Russia.
The results of the inquiry show that 40.5% of respondents believe that it could out of a global war by 2035, with many suggesting that the conflict may Wrap nuclear weapons and until it extend to space.
The US space force establishing in 2019 under President Donald Trump was highlighted as a significant factor that feeds these concerns.
Space force aims to DISSUADIATE THE DEFAINS TO SPANSHIP CAPACITY of the US, which can play a crucial role in future conflicts.
In addition to the threat of war, 29.9% of experts identified the climate change as the greatest danger for global stability between 2025 and 2035. This percentage narrowly surpassed concerns with a war between great powers (27.6%).
The experts pointed out the increasingly serious natural disasterslike the strongest hurricanes in the Atlantic and the forest fires in California, as proof of climbing the climate crisis. Still, 51% of respondents hope for greater global cooperation to combat climate change.
Economic and geopolitical changes were also important in the inquiry. The experts predicted a decline in US economic and diplomatic domain In the next decade, with only 49% believing that the US will continue to be the world’s main economic power, compared to 52% in 2024.
In addition, almost half of respondents (47.4%) believe that the China will lead a new alliance With Russia, Iran and North Korea, potentially rivaling the seven (G7) group.
With regard to the Middle East, most experts (62.5%) expect the Israelo-Palestinian conflict to continue to resolve, with Israel to maintain the occupation of the Palestinian territories.
However, 56% predict the normalization of relationships between Israel and Saudi Arabia until 2035, while only 17% believe that a sovereign Palestinian state will be created within the same period.
Not all projections are negative. 58% of respondents consider that the artificial intelligence will have a positive impact in global affairs during the next decade.
Despite fears of loss of jobs due to automation, the increase in advanced AI was generally seen as positive development.
