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The economic fallout during the coronavirus pandemic has made the prospect of a third world war “a risk”, the UK’s highest-ranking military commander has said.
General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of Defense Staff, said Britain and the rest of the world would need to learn from history and the international missteps that led to previous world wars in the 20th century, given the uncertainties caused by Covid-19. .
Carter made the comments when asked by Sky News in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday if he feared the global economic crisis triggered by the coronavirus could lead to war.
He told the Sophy Ridge on Sunday show that there were concerns that the rise in regional conflicts unfolding around the world could turn into “a full-blown war”, reflecting the run-up to the two world wars in the 20th century. XX when a series of alliances between countries led to years of bloodshed.
The senior official argued that since the world was “a very uncertain and anxious place” during the pandemic, there was a possibility that “the escalation could be seen to lead to miscalculation.”
“We have to remember that history may not repeat itself, but it has a rhythm and if you look back to 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 the war. on a scale that, hopefully, we would never see again, ”Carter said.
When asked if he was saying there was a “real threat” from a third world war, he replied: “I am saying it is a risk and we must be aware of those risks.
“And that’s why Remembrance is important, because if you look back in history, hopefully you learn from their experience and make sure to be very cautious about how you handle the kinds of regional conflicts that we see in the world today. “
In a separate interview with Times Radio, Carter admitted to being uncomfortable with the prospect of the military being recruited for coronavirus police shutdowns in the UK.
He said “forcing people to get off the streets” is not “what the military is for.”
He added: “I would be wary of getting involved in all that. There are others who are better qualified to do it, I would suggest. “
