The National Interest names Karabakh conflict among places where World War III could start

Baku. 24 December. REPORT.AZ/ Famous US journalist and political expert Robert Farley in his article published on The National Interest posted his next outlook regarding the places where the World War III will possibly begin in 2019. The article says that today, with China’s power still increasing and Russia’s rejection of the international order apparently complete , great power conflict is back on the menu.

Farley believes that if China and the United States conclude that their trade relationship (which has provided the foundation of global economic growth for the last two decades) is at substantial risk, and similarly conclude that further conflict is inevitable, then either might decide to “ take off the gloves ” in the South China Sea.

The professor at the Kentucky University considers Ukraine to be another potential spot for global military confrontation. He believes that given the continuing tensions between Russia and the United States, even a small shift could threaten the uneasy balance that has held for the last several years, potentially throwing Eastern Europe into chaos.

The expert also listed the increasing economic pressure on Iran, the Saudi war on Yemen, the Syrian Civil War among the next dangerous areas.

According to Robert Farley, despite decrease in tensions between the two Koreas, 'serious pitfalls remain'. "...by most serious accounts North Korea has not suspended, or even slowed, its production of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles." For this reason, he believes "the situation in Korea remains much more dangerous than the most optimistic assessments would suggest."

He believes that disruptive conflict could emerge in the Baltics, in Azerbaijan, in Kashmir or even in Venezuela, but the United States, China and Russia only have so much focus. If World War III comes about, it may well come from a completely unexpected direction.