Will We See A Third World War? | What If

[@MonsieurDean]

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[@AW27007]

Bruh people under estimate Fiji, they infected all of us with there delicious water, and now we are under there control. ALL HEIL FIJI

[@Abdullah_Haruna]

I clicked the link but i didn't get any gold or security council

[@Warrior-Of-Virtue]

I agree that the most likely scenario right now is a series of localized conflicts. However, the aftermath of said conflicts could lead to a global war as the victors try to consolidate power and start stepping on one another's toes.

[@shzarmai]

Nice video :)

[@Communist1945.]

As a Russian all I want to say is. LONG LIVE AN ALLIANCE OF RUSSIA AND THE USA!!!!! The only reason why our relations broke down in the first place was communism. Communism fell, its time to make an alliance like in the old days. Although it looks like the USA is falling to communism instead. But we can still fight back against this. Btw, I support Putin and I support Trump!! Make America Great Again!! Make Russia Great Again!! 💪🇷🇺🤝🇺🇸💪

[@tubularrex7428]

I would single handedly stop this conflict. This is because I am just simply built different.

[@degrotemarc9359]

No you are being like everyone else except some men in leading positions.

[@iburahimu3911]

@@degrotemarc9359 No, I‘m built different too and can verify his claim

[@remigiuscaesar8307]

I'm so smart because I read half a book and watched rick and morty for 15 minutes. I will single handedly stop this war. Come at me sheep

[@josecano326]

Thanks, I feel much more safe now knowing you exist:)

[@paultanzen9434]

If China is so big, then why wont it fight me?

[@codysodyssey3818]

Russo-American relations throughout history are fascinating.

[@jwdominionpyroraptor4775]

Theyr enemies then freinds then enemies then freinda then enemies then freinds than enemies

[@TheSkyGuy77]

Best frenemies

[@barnyissuicidal8066]

its like a middle school couple

[@jjdelft3216]

@@barnyissuicidal8066 Thats a really good comparison ahaha

[@generaluser5378]

I agree! Exploring space and containing Germany are two areas of historic cooperation between the US and Russia.

[@acorrectdisk4458]

China and Russia’s relationship is basically we’re friends but not

[@scorpioneldar]

its more like I hate the guys you hate. But I also want your backyard as part of my house.

[@akhsdenlew1861]

@@scorpioneldar so it's like.. Every alliance ever made in history.. What a shocker.

[@scorpioneldar]

@@akhsdenlew1861 no. Most alliances are born from common interest or cultural ties. Very very rarely are 2 serious geopolitical rivals actually engaged in formal alliances. And the sino Soviet split is exactly the kind of thing that happens in every example of that case. At least when the compeating powers are peers. The kind of alliance you refer to tends to be temporary and dangerous think the Alliance between Russia and Germany in WW2 On the other end of the spectrum you have alliances like the British and Portuguese that have existed for nearly 700 years Most nations Make allies with those they share common interests with. Which is why historically speaking very very few treaties have ever been broken relative to the number entered into. This scenario is like if France and Britain allied to fight Austria during the 100 years war. But never actually fought because they were too afraid of the HRE. Very rare and very weird

[@byngfreundlich4519]

@Ярослав Л Well it's kind of true, I think. I mean Russia is not the Soviet Union, it shares no ideological common ground with China

[@scorpioneldar]

@@byngfreundlich4519 you are indeed correct the modern Russian federation has little in common with the Soviet Union aside from both occupying the domain of the old empire of Russia. The Russian federation is indeed almost the opposite of communism. The modern structure is that of an oligarchy wherein the wealthy business owners control much of the political activity in the nation. Modern Russia has 3 major rivals China Europe and a maritime conflict with Canada. The US modern and Russia mostly have issues because their allies are opposed. Of these three China is by far the greatest threat to the territorial integrity of the nation. Europe needs to do quite a bit of militarizinf and unifying before it can pose a serious threat. And while Canada has annoying legal claims in the North Sea it has little ability to enforce them without us aid. Which won’t be present for any kind of offensive operations. But China has high population centers on the border of Russian low population land and they are both competing to dominate Central Asia. From this perspective Russia strengthening its Tyra with the US is logical it weakens 2 groups they have problems with and gives China other things to think about than their rather sparsely populated border or the road to Europe right through Russia’s soft under belly

[@andreig8962]

Finally the 3rd season, i waited 75 years for this

[@David.d.d.d]

Smh dont rush the devs, they want to make sure the post-nuclear war apocalypse meta is as deadly as can be!

[@KikogamerJ2]

It better be good the last one has to short

[@Mintcar923]

Well Hitler took the blame for WWII and arguably also WWI.. Without the alleged antichrist who could they possibly blame this time? Unless he makes a comeback somehow!?

[@sdagoth3037]

Finish. The. Trilogy.

[@dclasspersonnel]

They have teased it so many times, are we sure they will ever finish the trilogy.

[@themodernwarfarehistorian825]

Literally most of the world geopolitics after 1945 described in less than 20 minutes

[@matthew8153]

It could also be described using two words: Pox Americana.

[@d3p747]

@@matthew8153 Pax Americana will end in less than 10 years.

[@SuperHorseSense]

@@d3p747 I think that's why he said "pox" instead of "pax" Either that or he accidentally invented a great term for the disastrous effects of American interventionism

[@d3p747]

@@SuperHorseSense Lol

[@crusader2112]

@@d3p747 Good riddance. We shouldn't be carrying the world on our shoulders.

[@redenvironmentalist]

As someone who’s has family in both Russia in the United States the possibility of the two countries being allies excites me. I hope both countries can work together in the future to make great things happen!

[@incrediblesultan8169]

Now this, this is what excites me!

[@Ecb23]

@✷jin's ramen⁷✷ bruh

[@justinhammer3196]

Tell Russia to become a real country that respects humanity and then who knows?

[@fakedoorsfordinner1677]

North vs south Lets go!

[@Balls2334]

Reminder for Russians: You can’t defeat America. They have Florida man

[@ictoan5966]

The thought of a Russo-American alliance just seems so cursed but isn't

[@justinambru8529]

It's every trump supporters wet dream.

[@LaneCorbett]

A Moscow DC Alliance makes more sense then being rivals

[@alphagamer9505]

Makes perfect sense, the USA and Russia are only rivals because of the cold war and Nato, if the us suddenly drops off Nato and Europe create a European defense force in case of a Russia attack. A USA-Russia alliance makes more sense than a Russia-China, which means China could ally with Europe

[@ictoan5966]

@@alphagamer9505 I think that would happen after a potential Sino-American Cold War tho, Europe and Russia will stick to their allies in a cold war, unless something dramatic happens

[@xSandamx]

Nonsense. Whole Russian propaganda is built on US being an enemy. They view Europeans as puppets of America.

[@commandounknown4404]

Watch Germany still be blamed for the war. They don’t even have to be involved

[@realpatriot1769]

as long as Germany keeps quiet and doesn't try to commit genocide, they'll be fine.

[@idkuwutdou8155]

@@realpatriot1769 It ain't a world war w/o Germany. Whether they're gonna be playing by the rules or reliving the past we gotta invite em into the war. It just won't feel the same without one of the main characters.

[@erenyeager3829]

@@idkuwutdou8155 I think France deserves to gain some glory back after the shitshow of the Second World War classifying them as "Haha surrender go brrr".

[@Siebentod-rp4dk]

@@erenyeager3829 sorry, I will never stop making jokes about france

[@firemangan2731]

@@Siebentod-rp4dk I guess ima keep making fun of spain.

[@gianpeterborejon379]

On the bright side, at least future generations will get to play some banger games based on WWIII.

[@michaelsayavong2656]

I wonder what kind of music would be inspired by WWIII. Most of us will agree that the Vietnam war had the best soundtrack of any American war.

[@themagalanium9491]

Hey maybe I can become a grandpa with cool war stories

[@monkeyguy4014]

Yea, they would be playing on a bunch of rocks.

[@Starfleet2269]

That's if power and computers are restored in an atomic filled wasteland.

[@bozo2623]

There won’t be a world left to play games on after ww3…

[@sneedchuckington]

"the trouble with quotes on the Internet is you never know if they are legitimate" - Ibrahim Lincoln, 3rd mufti of Washington

[@thesauce1682]

😂 that name tho

[@MK_ULTRA420]

HOI4: American Caliphate Playthrough

[@cerealeater803]

Islamic State of America

[@maxalain9948]

Alhamdullilah

[@T2G-DJT]

Emirate of Ameristan ahumdilah

[@ArroyoEnterprise]

Every one be gangsters until: Oversimplified: WW3

[@v.k5417]

haha

[@kiyru]

Oversimplified:Pewdiepie Vs T Series

[@v.k5417]

@@kiyru t series already won

[@zylnexxd842]

Theres gonna be a tax for that

[@23-aaryantripathi8d9]

there's going to be a tax for asking for tax

[@thehillbillygamer2183]

The United States should have kept its original policy towards China where they did not recognize the Chinese government in any way and did everything they could to isolate them economically

[@thevoidofyore]

You get the "Best Option Award"

[@michaelfried3123]

Truman should have taken McArthur's advice and nuked China when they starting pouring men and weapons into N. Korea back in 1951...instead he was fired.

[@rd9793]

You win the door prize for the right answer. Unfortunately we are now going to have to deal with the monster we have created.

[@josephkolodziejski6882]

@@michaelfried3123 Russia had the bomb and America didn't have dedicated nuclear missiles yet - that second point made the nuke situation different from nowadays. Russia could have also nuke bombed the US forces being a short enough distance away from it in Korea.

[@larencelowd3980]

@@michaelfried3123 great idea, Russia definitely wouldn’t of nuked us back. MacArthur was fired because that idea was straight up retarded

[@thatsaboat2882]

As long as you put some guys name in front of a quote, it must be smart. -Albert Einstein, the art of war

[@stevencooper4422]

Ask not if you can do your country, ask if your country can do you -Donald Duck

[@matchi9592]

Cheese tastes good -Genghis Khan

[@BatCostumeGuy]

"This is gae, and I don't like it" -Sun Tzu, The art of not gae

[@lollllolll.]

"Damn straight my Nigerian" -Marco Polo, on his journey to Asia.

[@zyanego3170]

Quote is Quote -Uku Roland Keller

[@justapotato2932]

Floridamen are gonna be the deciding factor, idk if they would be responsible for victory or disaster.

[@flintglockwood]

Probably both

[@Alkrielm]

As a Floridian men it will be disaster

[@SeanWinters]

Our Mecha gators armed with Budweiser armor will be unstoppable!... But what if they gain sentience?...

[@Alkrielm]

@@SeanWinters don’t forget ze Manatee cavalry

[@johanandhira5429]

A wild card I see

[@nenadrajic9740]

Make an updated one, this shit gettin real tbh

[@tbuddy888]

I know not what memes World War III will be made with, but World War IV will be memed with sticks and stones. - that Albert Einstein dude

[@parastroika2393]

Yeah we all played COD too.

[@AlreadyTakenTag]

If we are even alive to fight with sticks and stones after ww3...

[@preferredpronoun3689]

Stupidest qoute at face value. How do sticks and stone people even declare a global war?

[@someone-wh2rb]

@@preferredpronoun3689 Maybe a world war of the known world like the Punic Wars were

[@martinxy1291]

We don't need to go back to monke, we already are monke

[@n0xturn_]

"Suicide is badass as fuck, but a WWIII would be more badass as fuck." -Me, wondering why everyone is doing some random quotes.

[@Oof-th5hz]

You, are insane.

[@n0xturn_]

Vladimir III no u

[@unclesam5230]

@@Oof-th5hz no we are awesome

[@Tonker_APS]

@@Oof-th5hz shush, Kidnapper Australian guy..

[@ghvvjhhuuu595]

This comment is badass as fuck

[@eatinsomtin9984]

Don’t worry guys, if war ever breaks out, we can just send Emily and her two mums to sought it out

[@ricraftz76]

Emily is the one that will surpass the metal gear

[@kakalimukherjee3297]

She'll cancel the CCP on Twitter Oh no wait, that's be racist. She'll cancel the US army instead, because most of whom are straight white men.

[@drunkotaku]

biden has fucked up our military to all hell lmao

[@lordnick9607]

On the thumbnail Albania conquered all of Russia

[@MonsieurDean]

Yes, that was my implication.

[@lordnick9607]

@@Space1outer Just joking around :)

[@mutedunknown2734]

RED AND BLACK I DRESS EAGLE ON MY CHEST. GOOD TO BE AN ALBANIAN!

[@akselplaysz5691]

Lol What if Albania Got all Of Western Russia

[@theadeptuscustodes]

As it should

[@Nyck-Dee]

If the world fell into another world war, i feel like there wouldn't be many winners left.

[@jefferyhanderson7849]

Will there even be winners?

[@Nyck-Dee]

@@jefferyhanderson7849 Hard to say.

[@firemangan2731]

Dint the UN banned the use of nukes?

[@alphagamer9505]

@@firemangan2731 No, even if they did that doesn't matter you think if China is invaded they wont use nukes because the un told them not to

[@oof5020]

@@jefferyhanderson7849 Switzerland prolly

[@otanakugaming3357]

A weird scenario: China: *Invades Taiwan Russia: *Declares Neutrality China: “We are allies, right?” Russia: *Smiles in Neutrality China: “We are allies, right?”

[@yipengguo2732]

Russian influence cannot reach that south. The same for China if Russia goes war with Ukraine.

[@nuke1863]

USA and EU: A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!

[@mantea3481]

lmao tables turned in irl scenario.

[@thesuperintendent4290]

@@mantea3481 Why did this age so well. Russia is now to busy with Ukraine.

[@lfroncek]

One factor about China's military that I never see addressed is that most of their soldiers are either the only child or only son in their family. I can't imagine the population would be supportive of military action that could have such a devastating effect on their family structures.

[@ShinigamiInuyasha777]

To be fair, most of these guys already had a massive deficit of women, so i think they would be all the more willing to shoot someone out of frustration

[@davidmarshall3683]

They also have no social security for the elderly and too many elderly which along with a host of other internal issues could lead to a revolution.

[@davidmarshall3683]

It's mental to think about the amount of major powers drawing close to revolution honestly and often a revolution in one country leads to a revolution in another so we could be due a few.

[@bucky9984]

Another thing to mention about the military is the "real" size. Just like the US they don't actually have a huge amount of people they can just send off to fight. The huge majority of the military is the equivalent of the coast guard or national guard. I'd say their actual size is 500,000-700,000, not the millions that people like to cream about.

[@jeremymullens7167]

Watch a talk about geopolitics about the China stuff by Aussies or New Zelanders. They said China strength was over blown and U.S. dominance was not in danger. Even asked the question if they’d rather have China in charge of the pacific. The answer was no. U.S. v China in a large scale war seems unlikely in the near future. It would be sooo bad for China. Don’t get me wrong, U.S. would feel a pinch too but global trade would be over for China.

[@J37-q4s]

If the Russians and Americans were to make an alliance anytime in my future I’d probably swallow a shoe, not negatively though, I’d just consume a shoe.

[@pepesylvia848]

If China can rise fast enough, and becomes a significant threat to Russia, perhaps as global warming makes eastern Russia and Siberia viable farmland, as well as viable mining ground, as well as a source of fuel... Idk.

[@pepesylvia848]

Wow, I said that before watching the video, and I guess it's considered realistic. It's just a matter of how threatened Russia is by a growing China.

[@Steve-zc9ht]

@@pepesylvia848 yes I agree of China becomes so powerful to the point where they can openly threaten Russia then I can see Russia creating a temporary alliance with the United States

[@McClintonforThree]

It’s almost a guarantee at this point that the US and Russia will eventually become allies. Russia and China are geopolitical rivals with China coveting Russian land. China is rising incredibly quickly and will become a rival superpower to the USA. When that happens Russia will definitely be more scared of China than the US considering the US isn’t looking to annex parts of Russia.

[@f.b.lagent1113]

damn.. I’d come in my pants nonstop for 7 days if US-Russia cooperation/mutual-trust happens

[@mlc4495]

Hi, I'm from 9 months in the future and Russo-American relations got bad. REALLY bad.

[@timgladiator101]

Lol thanks

[@eatinsomtin9984]

thankyou from 9 months ago

[@PrincessAfrica3]

Thanks for warning us so we can prepare

[@mr.patriotjol]

I don't want to set the world on fire I just want to start a flame in your heart In my heart I have but one desire And that one is you No other will do

[@juanpabloibanez1538]

Uncle Billy aproves!

[@scratchysheep2016]

I’ve lost all ambition And worldly acclaim I just want to be the one you love...

[@takashi.mizuiro]

poetry pog

[@donk1890]

I automatically read this slowly

[@AlexGameOver_13]

@@scratchysheep2016 And with your admission That you feel the same I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of Believe me

[@noriakiboi2452]

remember when in war all you needed to do to win a war was to kill the king? Good Times

[@KikogamerJ2]

Killing the king probably would just make a war last longer since a new king would be crowned ,capturing the royal family has normally the victory reason in mediavel times

[@edk487]

@@KikogamerJ2 unless a civil war happens between claimants

[@nor1264]

Yup.., nice one kakeyoin

[@slurpii4669]

killing any leader would end any war, look at ww2

[@noriakiboi2452]

@@slurpii4669 yeah the man who killed Hitler single handedly ended the war I wanna be like him someday

[@AngryTexian]

Finally, someone not from a Twittersphere who actually realizes whats going on right now. great video Monsieur!

[@CirBam24]

Imagine if all world conflicts would be solved by rock paper and scissors

[@kayseek1248]

It’s scissors paper rock savage.

[@AlreadyTakenTag]

Me an intellectual: rock, scissors and paper.

[@justinambru8529]

That would be quite a funny world.

[@gilzineto]

It'd be pretty much: HA! Rock smashes scissors, I won, China, you have to give me that land over there.!! Noooo, in China the scissors are so strong they can slice thru Rock, the Chinese version scissors always win! Give me your land... No fucking way dude, that's cheating, you better give me your land right now and respect the rules! What rules? Hell no, let's play a better game, Rock, paper, scissors and machine-gun! Yeah, what about if we put a rocket to that mix? Well air strike still wins that game... You can see where this is going! So no, it wouldn't work at all! Hah

[@NascarFan-hi4et]

Bruh imagine if Hitler one ww2 because of rock paper scissors lol

[@bwanaugonjwa2445]

I want a world war three to happen because it’ll give paradox some great ideas for games

[@butterskywalker8785]

I mean they should make one about the cold war and modern world first then we can have ww3

[@capitanjulietti3436]

A man of culture I see

[@liborkozak8938]

@@butterskywalker8785 Hoi4 mods?

[@Nombre_Nombre_Cuenca]

@@liborkozak8938 Victoria II Cold War Enhancement mod gang, I think the Victoria II system is better to simulate the Cold War

[@butterskywalker8785]

@@liborkozak8938 Hoi4 is a ww2 game,an active war game,it lacks in politics whilr Victoria 2 diplomacy and political system works better with the cold war period,also we can't rely on mods for these stuff cuz they're important events and would be fun to play since mods are always limited by the game

[@originalsusser]

Concise, accurate & to the point. Not a area missed & no bullshit just factual scenarios. Thanks

[@salutic.7544]

Imagine being so hated the 2 countries that almost ended the world a generation ago is now seeking alliance as you get more powerful

[@thevoidofyore]

China moment

[@Frostmear]

Yea that’s what happens when you’re an authoritarian tyrannical government committing genocide on ugur muslims, slaughtering protestors in tianamen, having over 17 different boarder disputes, and being openly aggressive towards free democratic country trying to impose authoritarianism onto the free world

[@gregmasters8558]

@@Frostmear how about white colonization? Didn't they kill like 100 million people worldwide to strengthen white dominance?

[@jeremynewcombe3422]

Edrick lmao foreign policy doesn’t give a shit what happens within a country’s borders.

[@michaelcolt4196]

given how much britain and the US hated each other post american civil war is not that hard to believe russia and the US Might become allies

[@kayseek1248]

Never have I clicked so fast.

[@punch80]

Lol same

[@roninbayacal7857]

sameee

[@msplaysgo4695]

Same

[@Belden_7]

Same

[@alexhennigh5242]

Same. My thumb fucking hurts now.

[@YounglingSlayer9000]

We all know why we’re here now

[@mlc4495]

Oh the naivety of this video.

[@AceGamer751]

@@mlc4495 To be honest this video didn't get much wrong if anything it got it pretty correct, the videos main objective was to figure out whether there would be a WW3 or not. It did not rule a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, in fact it said it is possible, however the video stated that a invasion of Ukraine would most likely not cause a WW3. In which so far it has been correct, since NATO are not planning on committing any troops. However it did state that Russia might pivot towards the states, which clearly is currently not possible, but, this war seems to be a massive strategic blunder on the part of Putin which could signal the beginning of the end for his regime, if so we could see a power change in Russia, what type is unpredictable, but if Putin was to be deposed and if the Oligarchs don't just replace him with another dicator, Russia could go demoratic which would for certain cause Russia to pivot towards the west, overall this video wasn't wrong about the WW3 scenario, and potentially accidentally correct about Russias western pivot.

[@Clonetrooperz48]

No one wants to mess with Australia, nor New Zealand. "If I was tasked with conquering Hell, I'd use the Australians to take it, and the New Zealanders (Kiwi's) to hold it." - Erwin Rommel

[@Clonetrooperz48]

@Mr. Stickman It was 3 men fighting thousands of Emu's... You know, a bird that can dodge bullets.

[@TusharSharma-cy9xo]

@Mr. Stickman lol

[@a-s-greig]

Australia loses to brushfires in January.

[@Someone-jz5pl]

@@Clonetrooperz48 and one that can take em and still run away

[@sixmixed8569]

@@a-s-greig We fucked that bushfire up. Go help california, shits burnt down again mate

[@riftbandit223]

Last time I was this early, Constantinople was still Roman.

[@TheHunterOfYharnam]

Greek-Roman but don't worry it will be liberated and become Greece's capital again

[@Flame-dt6ix]

@@TheHunterOfYharnam based

[@thewild2334]

@@TheHunterOfYharnam I'm a Muslim, indeed one day we will return hagia sofia To you orthodox Christians one day god willingly

[@js_munchies]

Last time I was this early, Istanbul was still Constantinople.

[@ls200076]

@@TheHunterOfYharnam It will become Pagan again.

[@lawrencewhyte1554]

Who’s here after the invasion of Ukraine ?

[@raymond-reviews]

I always feared that I was living at the tail end of the long peace.

[@savagecabbage138]

were at least 20 years away. I think if a world war were to start it would be india, Usa, Europe vs China and pakistan sometimes in the 2040s. Im not sure what side russia would be on. Their fate largely depends on their leader after putin

[@lagartoverdebr6176]

Meanwhile I hoped

[@roejorgan2380]

2036 will be the the start of WW3

[@workthroway283]

@@savagecabbage138 when you realize you will be too old to draft at the start and dead by the end.

[@damienmcgonnell6032]

@@lagartoverdebr6176 me too.

[@CatsEyethePsycho]

I always wanted a third WW because it’ll finally be a trio and my strive for perfection will be quenched.

[@paemonyes8299]

yes but you’ll probably die before they even name the war “wwiii” thus you’ll go away unsatisfied

[@idkwut4523]

@@paemonyes8299 worth

[@CatsEyethePsycho]

@@paemonyes8299 yea

[@LaneCorbett]

The World War Trilogy, Basically a redemption arc for Germany

[@CatsEyethePsycho]

@@LaneCorbett That's what I was thinking!

[@Koniggasex]

Wow this video aged like milk that my dad left to get

[@familygash7500]

*VIDEO SUGGESTION:* What if China's Qing Dynasty was never overthrown?

[@liborkozak8938]

My amateur theory: Japanese invasions and the WW2 would end up the same. China would side with West in Cold War so there wouldn't be communism in SEA and Korea would be united - No Korean or Vietnam wars or on much smaller scale and won by West. China would drift away from West maybe something like Sino-Soviet split, because of nationalistic sentiments. China would become something like constitutional monarchy with nationalistic government. Korea would be the bridge between US Pacific allies and China and more conservative (Less K-pop I guess). Chinese economy would be decade or two behind - more agrarian too. The population would be higher and wouldn't peek that soon and the demographics would be better if there is enough food for the people. Yeah and the culture would stay without the communists' Cultural Revolution. Better for Chinese in long term then Communists I guess. If I missed something it's either same or I don't know how it will go.

[@mappingshaman5280]

@@liborkozak8938 1: I doubt it. A large part of the success behind the Japanese invasion of china was the fact china was in a state of warlordism and civil war following the collapse of the qing dynasty.. If the qing dynasty never collapses there will be no civil war or warlords meaning the qing will be able to deploy everything against the Japanese. 2: Again I don't it. Why would qing side with the same people who colonised it and took enough of its power that it almost collapsed? Especially as qing was trying to industrialise before it collapsed. If qing survived, it would likely industrialise and become a third side to the cold war. 3: Probably accurate 4: Again doubt it. A reason the Chinese economy didn't really improve until the 1970s was the civil war and warlordism followed by maoism. If it didn't collapse qing would probably keep growing and probably be where it was in the 70s in OTL by the 1950s,

[@acferz1963]

That would require the Qing Dynasty successfully industrializing early on. An industrialized Chinese Empire would be a very interesting third player in the Cold War.

[@dustinvonsoosten9539]

I've been saying for years that Russia 🇷🇺 can be one of, if not our Greatest Ally. Imagine CANZUK/RUSSIA/USA all working together. China would be stopped in its tracks.

[@anon8740]

I wholeheartedly agree. Its not even like there isnt precedence either. Russia has worked with the UK many times in the past, like in the Napoleonic wars and world wars.

[@Steve-zc9ht]

@Greater Britannia well maybe for you however the USA and Russia can still become allies or maybe neutral with each other biden will be meeting with Russian leaders in a week hopefully they can improve relationships

[@alternativehistoryandfutur6786]

Hey isn't that like Russia and America team up like Daniel and Johnny from cobra kai and karate kid to take down china aka kreese

[@benhagood9591]

@@Steve-zc9ht yea nah putin called him weak

[@the_red_wolf8244]

If russia went to war it wouldnt last long because their economy is already weak without war, imagine what would happen to Putin once his people gets tired of not eating and being at war

[@rimaclesevelc1027]

Here today only a year later, an aliance between Russia and the United States would be unthinkable, while back then it would be plausible.

[@RemberReach]

Fun Fact: Tsar Bomba only has 1/4 the power of the Krakatoa volcano Eruption.

[@justinambru8529]

Damn

[@gilzineto]

Unless you use it to jump start the eruption of the Yellowstone Caldera... than you have a more potent party in the making!

[@RemberReach]

Even Funner Fact: Nuclear Physicist Edward Teller wanted to make a 10 Gigaton bomb, Which would be 200 times stronger than Tsar Bomba and 50 times stronger than Krakatoa.

[@anhtunguyen781]

fun fact: Tsar Bomba was created by human, it is easy to shit the crap out of some city that's not supposed to be destroyed by volcanoes sooooooooooooooooooo, it is a lot more scary

[@CataciousAmogusevic]

"Only"

[@Spingus33]

"People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day" -me making a random quote because everyone else is

[@yushclayystaguan]

Source: Winnie the Pooh

[@agentcow2741]

i'd just like to say that the thumbnail makes it look like Russia was invaded by Albania.

[@patmccall4647]

Well done Z. Russia and the US do make sense geopolitically to be allies. Although there are many issues to be resolved before that could come to fruition.

[@syrhusprod]

We’d prolly have to let them have ukraine

[@patmccall4647]

@@syrhusprod yeah. Thats probably a non starter for the Russians. Its just sad that the whole of europe is almost whole except for one of its most important members. It hard to say the Ukrainians dont have a right to their current lands though.

[@jackthorton10]

So what are we to hope for, I am curious 🧐?

[@patmccall4647]

@@jackthorton10 I guess the ideal would be voluntary reconciliation between moscow and Kiev. And Russian ascension into the EU or at least greater integration into the European framework.

[@jackthorton10]

@@patmccall4647 Now that would be a miracle

[@minerva1504]

Russia and USA are like fighting siblings who bound forces when anybody else wants to join the fight

[@Steve-zc9ht]

Ikr like when Russia openly supported the USA in Afghanistan or Iraq after 9/11 but after that started arguing again lol Russia is basically like "no one messes with the USA but me"

[@Cyborg_Lenin]

@@Steve-zc9ht As a russian, i remember when USSR fell, we all looked into a bright future of Democracy and cooperation. We were very much open to work with US and Europe. Instead we got stabbed in the back be Natos expansion, even though it was agreed that Nato wont let any post-soviet countries to join. They there was another agreement, which was also broken. And now Ukraine. Its the last straw. I wish we could be friends, but considering the situation now, and the complete lack of understanding or cooperation from the US. Was seems inevitable. I just have a single question. Why am I supposed to die for these cocкsucкers?

[@vladimirvonmongol6368]

Oh come fucking on! I am waiting 103 years! Give me season 3! I don't want only my generation to suffer!

[@memeu7013]

Ah my great cousin, how are you

[@mikerueffer579]

I personally believe WW3 will not be a traditional war like the first two but more like a bunch of simultaneous civil wars all fought at the same time. Kinda like the crisis of the 17th century or the revolutions of 1848. the reason for this is mostly because your not seeing battle lines being drawn between the nations like in the past, but rather in the nations them selves. this is consistent across Europe America and even in Asia. another contributing factor to my theory is that the Globalist system made at the end of the 2nd world war is both a blessing and a curse namely it's been responsible for the greatest period of relative stability in human history but it's so dependent both economically and militarily on the US, that if anything were to happen in the states that would force the US to withdraw into itself the whole system would collapse likely taking everyone down with it. And finally nearly all the major players that could fight a third world war are facing down demographic and economic collapse. And a massive war against another major power would only hasten this process which everyone wants to avoid.

[@jackthorton10]

I would prefer this scenario over the latter

[@rmar127]

Let’s just wipe out all humans in one cataclysmic war. Eventually the planet will heal itself and will be even better without us idiots thinking we own the place.

[@empollonamericano328]

@@rmar127 just a fact check, humans do own the place, and I know for sure that if all death actually possible, you wouldn’t be able to go through with it, are you able to go through with suicide knowing you won’t return? I’m looking forward to your reply

[@thedukeofchutney468]

I agree. As a side note I find it hilarious when I see people saying that they want a collapse of the USA. While America is far from perfect, the entire global order and stability has been built around the USA basically being big brother. Without the US this whole system (the Pax Americana if you will) will all collapse into chaos. Think of it like killing a powerful gang lord. While the gang lord/kingpin isn’t exactly the best guy to live with its better to have him then not. When he’s dead everyone begins fighting vying for power leaving chaos and carnage in their wake.

[@jackthorton10]

@@thedukeofchutney468 The last best hope, I'd rather live here than anywhere else, warts and all

[@Moribus_Artibus]

Excellent video. People hardly go into detail about the geopolitics of the post-soviet world. Great job!

[@MonsieurDean]

Thank you very much!

[@suomi5475]

:TERRA-FIGHT: P1: BEST DEMOCRACY EVER P2: XxeuropexX P3: Your computer has vir- P4: There is no Taiwan, there is no Tibet P5: (Hard Slavic bass) P6: 69NuclearIran420 P7: Otterman812 P8: Liechtenstein

[@thetrickster9885]

1. US 2. EU 3. India 4. China 5. Balkans 6. Iran 7. Turkey? 9. Liechtenstein Did i get it right?

[@suomi5475]

@@thetrickster9885 almost, 5 is Russia

[@CatsEyethePsycho]

If WW2 and the Cold War had a baby it would be WW3.

[@captainamerica6525]

Well this aged rather well.

[@cajunrcfamily6188]

We may soon see how your theories play out with Russia

[@TheWaynester101]

exactly as he said. russia invaded Ukraine and nonody in europe is putting boots on the ground. only support.

[@savagedarksider5934]

What if Hera married Hades ? What if Rudolf hadn't died and toom over after his father ? What if Franz Josef had married Helene ? What if the first world war didn't break out ? What if Russia joined the Central Powers ? What if Franz Ferdinand didn't get assassinated ? What if the princes from the tower didn't go "missing " What if Richard III won the War of the Roses ? What if Hera's plan to overthrew Zeus work ?

[@jefferybrown6473]

It would be interesting to see how cultures would change if the Gods of the Hearth/Family and Death were a pair.

[@shzarmai]

Industrialised French Empire - What If France industrialised it's African and Asian colonies?

[@x3r073]

I learned more from this man in 20 minutes that I did in all my high school years

[@spicedpudding3913]

"War is like a game of chess: with guts on top of it! And instead of chess pieces, there's just brave blood-hungry sons-of-bitches who love war!" -Jane Doe

[@cristianogf]

Living in the forgotten corner of the world (South America) might work out well in a couple of decades 😅

[@jc.1191]

Yup

[@Raj-gr6dy]

Gonna emigrate there real quick, then

[@BalkanOdyssey_]

An insane amount of events covered in 20mins, damn man.

[@StevenOBrien]

Got really confused when looking at the thumbnail for this and thought the EU had invaded the southern united states.

[@bruhemperor5420]

Quick Video Suggestion: "What If Napoleon accepted The Frankfurt Proposals?"

[@flamingoxe5984]

yeah that would change the franco prussian war, ww1, and ww2 greatly which france owning the rhineland with full geographically protection

[@UnusualSocks]

The United States and Russia have incredibly different yet also strangely similar national characters and spirit. The Russians are very communal where America represents the 'rugged individualist' ideal, but both are massive land empires with vast and beautiful wildernesses, incredibly wide-reaching diplomacy originating from a more contiguous and political form of colonization as well being shared victors of the Second World War, both have very distinct literary and cultural accomplishments, and both even had cowboys (I hear the Russians call them 'Cossacks'). For all their historical, religious and cultural differences, a Russo-American alliance would be one for the ages, especially with the EU behind them and the PRC in front.

[@Shadowgunner785]

The analysis near the end i think is pretty well thought-out, despite the friendly relations between Russia and China, that doesn't mean they have entirely the same objectives at least geopolitically. Plus they will most likely have to fight each other over control of Central Asia which is traditionally Russia's backyard. This will lead to events similar to the Sino Soviet split, and this could even be exploited. Though if the US were to exploit this they would have to be careful and not make the same mistakes we made with china in the 1970's-early 1990's.

[@jackthorton10]

Wanna bet a election 🗳 will send this ideal out the window?

[@Shadowgunner785]

@@jackthorton10 some already say the last election did "send this ideal out the window". But i don't see a Sino-Russo split happening now, give it another decade or two then get back to me

[@TheSwedishHistorian]

The split between NATO and Russia is over Ukraine and ideology but have little friction in central asia whereas China and Russia has friction in central Asia and huge economical inbalances. A Russia and Ukraine in the EU and NATO would be the best thing ever for the world.

[@SusCalvin]

@@TheSwedishHistorian A lot of the things the russian government does is about preserving its own power at home. The president wants to stay president. Most everyday russians still remember the humiliation of the Yeltsin years and the economic shock reforms and the inability of the russian federal army in Chechnya. Anything the russian government does today is compared to that.

[@Sammyconray]

Thank you Ecuador ball 👍

[@JF-bc2lw]

Rewatching this today.

[@AL_THOMAS_777]

“War is rich old men protecting their property by sending middle class and lower class men off to die. It always has been.” - George Carlin

[@charlenedivana]

Well whoop! Watching this in the present 'weather' conditions

[@dremas7232]

Lets just all do our business in the field as usual, but when its lunch break eat together to strenghten the competitive spirit

[@NPW007]

Urrrrmmm.... WW3 might actually be happening 😳

[@monarchistheadcrab8819]

So, basically, right now we're living in something you can name "the golden age", before the dark days come, right?!

[@scutumfidelis1436]

If you consider now golden, lol all we are now are bloated fools too cranked out to notice the implosion happening.

[@monarchistheadcrab8819]

@@scutumfidelis1436 agree But I bet now is golden compared to, let's say, 15yrs from now.

[@scutumfidelis1436]

I would say the golden age of liberalism started post 1945, but even before that there was propaganda against our way of life. Liberalism is using the bodies of Europeans to float itself along.

[@neyte7313]

The countries that are now in crisis will probably have their golden age later. The western civilization though... it will probably not succeed the current level of prosperity.

[@monarchistheadcrab8819]

@@neyte7313 I disagree with your first sentence. When the fire happens, everyone burn, regardless of you being in Europe or east asia or africa or some tiny island nation in the middle of the pacifics. But the westernised societies will burn way worse than, for example, all these destroyed countries in central, west and south-west asia.

[@basedkaiser5352]

If it’s in quotation marks it must be smart. - Heinrich Himmler, the gamer

[@nathanportas2787]

About time y’all started watching these people!!!!!! And I was stupid for watching this stuff on break and learning about what I love. Humanity (while looking ourselves in the face looking through history we know what we are truly capable of)

[@pollere4926]

World War III videos: **Exist** Conflict of Nations: Just take my money already.

[@chillitsjustahodogking4118]

“Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter”☢️❄️ 2010 FNV

[@rsdillbot3646]

No matter what war, everyone ignores South America

[@AxccleratE]

South America on survival mode.

[@eileen.c_17]

@@AxccleratE creative?

[@ryanmccolloch4734]

As an American, I would love to see the US and Russia be friends again. The Ruskies as a people seem pretty cool. Hopefully, once Putin leaves, maybe.

[@nightraven2975]

Yes! This hatred for each other isn't good for either side. I do believe that Mr. Putin is the sore spot in the potentially beneficial friendship.

[@jeramysteve3394]

@@nightraven2975 we almost became friends. Then putin had to go and poison a whistle-blower

[@nightraven2975]

@@jeramysteve3394 we need to figure out how to get rid of him. The people deserve better.

[@xHASSUNAx]

Henry Kissinger said whoever can't see WW3 has already begun is blind

[@Alec0124]

This was pretty cool video thank you. For a moment there I felt like I could see the balance of powers. How each leader is playing their part. Hopefully we have an equilibrium or come to one easily.

[@rmar127]

With the exception of one or two nations, world wars 1 and 2 were essentially a clear cut, us against them scenario. Two clear cut, and easily definable sides facing off against each other. WW3 however, in my opinion will be more of a three to 4 way tussle. You’d have the USA and allies against China in the Indo-Pacific regions. In the Middle East, you’d have Israel, the Saudi’s and possibly even the Turks up against the Iranians (the enemy of my enemy is my friend type deal) and in Europe you’d have Russia vs the rest. Now at various different points, I’m sure there would be overlapping interests and areas of conflict. And there would definitely be a lot of back door deals to help one faction bloody the nose of a player that they’re not currently fighting. For example, I could see either Russia or the USA smuggling weapons to the Uighurs to cause problems for China. Similarly I could see China helping Iran to cause problems for the Saudis. The Europeans could fund campaigns in the caucuses to upset the Iranians. Or the turks could help the Uighur’s to cause problems for China.

[@Isometrix116]

I always forget how important the US is to international politics. If we fall for any reason, international politics will rapidly and dramatically shift... So, Americans, what do you say, can we stop assuming everyone is and evil fascist/communist in our country, blaming some party group or individual for all of our issues, and accept that every group, party, and politician has contributed to this shitshow and it’s no one of those groups parties or individuals faults? And for fucks sake, can we talk to each other like humans instead of getting pissy when someone holds a different opinion than us! Sorry, I’m just bothered because our petty squabbles and idiocy can have such grand ramifications that I don’t want to see.

[@old-worldghost3451]

No, it's too profitable for multinational corporations and special interest groups for the Union to be divided and the ideological and cultural differences are so severe that the Balkanization of the United States is all but inevitable.

[@mosterchife6045]

8:52 this statement aged quite well /srs

[@noodles5438]

Just reminding you of that General MacArthur quote that he told some cadets in 1955: "The next war will be an interplanetary war. The nations of the earth must someday make a common front against attack by people from other planets."

[@BuiltSimilarG]

Mars, cmon Elon

[@grandrum4889]

The major players: 1. European Union 2. United States 3. Russia 4. China 5. India 6. African Union 7. Latin American confederation

[@WuzzyYT]

Latin America except for Venezuela side with the West same with some of Africa and the Europeans.

[@lautarocardozo5214]

@@WuzzyYT i dont think so, Africa would not participate in the war, there is no reason to fight each other because Africa only has close ties with Europe but not with the US or China, Europe has been closing ties with the US, France and Germany the most important countries of the EU are having less and less ties with the US, Latin America is mostly anti-US because of operation condor and also they have strong ties with China, there might be conflict in South america if the war broke out between Argentina and Chile that are pro china and brazil that is pro US.

[@the_red_wolf8244]

@@lautarocardozo5214 i live in latin america and most politicians are pro-usa

[@lautarocardozo5214]

@@the_red_wolf8244 then you are in central america or colombia because the south is anti-US

[@terraformedmarsobjectcosmos]

8:53 "Russia invading Ukraine would upset Europe." February 24th: Russia invades Ukraine again

[@wetwillyis_1881]

Ah yes, perfect timing.

[@zeppelinwarscommunity9969]

Wdym

[@kyleseageruberalles2222]

? The conflict is israel and palestine isn't making it close to ww3

[@PanzerTank_]

What?

[@thememelord2394]

Germany No!!! oh wait never mind force of habit

[@redshift739]

17:09 turns out no

[@Bettencourt_]

Pandemic -> Depression -> World War Just like the last century

[@splashnskillz37]

Nah, not this time

[@lucyjanesmith2801]

Hopefully.

[@monkeyguy4014]

@@lucyjanesmith2801 hopefully not.

[@anees_gg]

I feel like it's happening..

[@JudgeNicodemus]

"All warfare is based" -Sun Tzu "Art of war"

[@tony3003001]

Nah “in the remake of art of war, there will be a page talking about why light tank is the best tank for german player”- bokoen1

[@cbg1609]

at this point in my life, i hope so. it'll set things straight again and makes us appreciate life more. the state humanity is in these days is atrocious bc we have it too good. best example is the feminists bs and the gender crisis we face today. it'll all gets thrown out of the window when ww3 emerges. in fact I'd rather die in a massive war then listening to the bs we call "problems" any longer.

[@robertomontes3460]

A lot of people will call you crazy for saying this but a part of me knows this is true

[@cbg1609]

@@robertomontes3460 thanks buddy 💯💪🏼

[@sanosu87]

@@cbg1609 I agree with the other dude. You could be right.

[@TheOstahaps]

I have been saying this for the longest time. It will be the perfect experience to get millenials out of their dream bubble

[@sanosu87]

@@TheOstahaps maybe it will make people (who think calling someone the wrong pronouns is a real serious problem, and other bullshit) appreciate what they had (although it will be too late) and finally realize how the world is, how lucky we were that we didn't live a childhood during war. I agree with you completely.

[@jordanianstudios]

Thinking about it, this might be the war that brings about the apocalypse.

[@BuiltSimilarG]

I don't think you need to think to get that conclusion

[@PanzerTank_]

How so?

[@kordellswoffer1520]

Doubtful.

[@aveekghosh3703]

Unlikely

[@northcarolinaballmapping7189]

Me watching this in 2022 where Russia wants to invade Ukraine

[@cyrusol]

Having to fight on different battlegrounds didn't prevent a Japanese-German alliance.

[@fredweller1086]

Things like logistics would be severely weakened by a two-front war. I do think that when Russia or China jumps, the other will make their move.

[@sloopfan3706]

**eloquent quote about why we shouldn’t have a war** -Abraham Lincoln

[@SomeGuy1117]

Lol, "individual liberty" and "democracy". Tell that to Latin America. Also the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia intelligence network is referred to as The Five Eyes. Just a good thing to know.

[@LiamSGue]

Watching this in 2022, the man doesn’t miss

[@basedmongoloid2278]

I don't know. The Russian government has been making it pretty clear recently that they don't expect a reset of relations anytime soon. I think there was a possibility of more amicable relations which could have led to an alliance at the beginning of Trump's term, but after a few months in, it was pretty clear that wasn't going to happen. He was the only major voice who suggested cooperation with Russia and Syria in the election. Later on, while it was clear he still wanted good relations, American foreign policy still continued to act in opposition to Russian interests. Also, I think the current relationship between China and Russia will remain as it is until the US finally kicks the bucket. Without the main pillar of the international system we've established since the end of ww2, the threat of a damaging conflict will subside, and then they'll probably go back to being rivals.

[@lucimicle5657]

This vid feels a bit different from older ones, more balanced. Not sure if I'm right and there really is a change or not. But I like it.

[@j.dragon651]

All it takes is one accident, one mistake, one misunderstanding and boom, there goes Paris.

[@zionray4702]

This certainly aged a certain way