LONDON (Reuters) – Amid the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus epidemic, the current global uncertainty and unrest could threaten World War II, the head of Britain’s armed forces has warned.
Nick Carter, of Britain’s chief defense staff, in an interview with Display of Defense Sunday, who has been killed and wounded in the conflict, said in his annual celebration that rising regional tensions and errors of judgment could eventually lead to widespread conflict. .
“I think we are living in a time where the world is a very precarious and anxious place and of course, the dynamics of global competition is also a feature of our lives, and I think we have a real risk,” Carter told Sky News. , There is a lot of regional conflict going on at the moment, which can lead you to misconduct.
Asked if that meant there was a real threat of World War II, Carter replied: “I say it’s a threat and we need to be aware of those dangers.”
Carter, who became head of the British military in 2018, said it was important to remember those who had died in previous wars as a warning to those who could repeat the mistakes of the past.
He said, “If you forget about the horrors of war, I think the big risk is that people think that going to war is a reasonable thing to do.”
“We have to remember that history may not repeat itself but it has a rhythm, and if you look at the last century before the two world wars, I think it was unreasonable to lead to a miscalculation that ultimately led to war. We hope to see you again. “
(Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by Catherine Evans)
