The world is teetering on the brink of a major conflict, warns retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane.
His blunt assessment paints a picture of global tensions not seen since World War II, with the U.S. potentially facing multiple adversaries simultaneously.
Keane, now a Fox News senior strategic analyst, bases his concerns on a recent congressional commission he participated in.
The commission’s findings are sobering: America faces its most serious threats since 1945, including the risk of a “near-term major war.”
What’s changed? According to Keane, it’s the teamwork among U.S. rivals. “Russia, China, Iran and North Korea working together, collaborating, coordinating, and truly helping each other,” he explains.
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These nations see America as weak and are ready to test its resolve.
Look around the globe, and you’ll see trouble brewing everywhere.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks the largest European conflict since World War II.
In the Middle East, Iran is flexing its muscles through proxy forces, aiming to squeeze Israel and push the U.S. out of the region.
Meanwhile, China’s President Xi Jinping is ramping up aggressive moves in Asia.
These aren’t random events, Keane argues. They’re part of a coordinated effort to challenge U.S. power worldwide.
The general paints a worrying scenario: “It is possible that the United States could find itself in a conflict with China and at the same time, Russia and Iran up their game.” Such a situation could quickly spiral into a global war, he warns.
Making matters worse, the U.S. military might not be ready for these challenges.
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The commission found that American forces lack “both the capabilities and the capacity required to be confident it can deter and prevail in combat.”
This raises serious questions about the country’s ability to handle multiple threats at once.
The situation today echoes the lead-up to World War II, with several powers pushing against the established order.
But today’s world is more interconnected, and nuclear weapons add a frightening new dimension to any potential conflict.
As tensions simmer across the globe, the U.S. faces a dual challenge: beefing up its military strength while also using smart diplomacy to cool things down.
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The next few years will be critical in determining whether these conflicts can be contained or if they’ll explode into something much bigger.
