Could a third world war really happen? | FT #shorts

A third world war may seem a distant prospect to the general public, but to world leaders, it’s very real. In recent years, presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping along with Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte have all alluded to the possibility of a global conflict. International wars are ongoing in Europe and the Middle East, while China’s designs on Taiwan are no secret. Are we sleepwalking into a third world war? ► Enjoying FT content? Get a daily slice of the very best FT journalism with FT Edit. Free for 30 days then just £4.99 a month See if you get the FT for free as a student ( or start a £1 trial: ► Check out our Community tab for mor (Source: Financial Times | Region: Beijing, China)