Don't worry, there is no world war III.
Because of the nuclear weapon.
There is no good for anyone.
None of dominant country can conquer the other dominant country.
It may not be the "countries" orchestrating this, the "countries" may be mere holding pens for us cattle.
Maybe this is being orchestrated by the farmers and the farmers may have fireproof suits in which to enjoy the pyrotechnic spectacle.
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