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Speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sky News, General Sir Nick Carter warned that the coronavirus pandemic and the social and economic instability that is currently paralyzing the world could lead to World War III. The UK Chief of Defense Staff warned that regional conflicts around the world could escalate as sides. they misjudge the seriousness of their actions.
He said, “We are living in a time when the world is a very uncertain and anxious place.
“And of course the dynamics of global competition is also a feature of our lives.
“The real risk that we have with a lot of regional conflicts that we have right now is that you could see that escalation leads to miscalculation.”
He added: “An escalation means more people get involved, more weapons get involved and before you can contain it, it leads the sides to explode in a full-blown war.
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“If that happens, as we saw in the last century …
“We must remember that history may not repeat itself, but it has a rhythm.
“And if you look back at the last century before the two world wars, I think it was indisputable that there was an escalation that led to miscalculation that ultimately led to war on a scale that we hope we will never see again.”
When asked if he believes there is a “real threat” from World War III, he replied, “It is a risk, I think we should be aware of those risks.
In a separate interview with Times Radio, Sir Nick admitted to being uncomfortable with the prospect of the military being recruited for coronavirus police shutdowns in the UK.
He said “forcing people off the streets” “is not what the military is for.”
Sir Nick added: “I would be wary of getting involved in all that.
“There are others who are better qualified to do it, I would suggest.”
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