Are we on the verge of a new "World War" ? Compared to the unfolding of WWI and II, what recent events (<15 years) COULD be seen as antecedents for it ? What elements are speaking against the likelihood of such a scenario happening ? Which nations would be involved and what alliances formed ?
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