This is not surprising, as predictions from various “prophets” have always surfaced throughout history. Recently, there has been increased discourse regarding the threat of a world war. However, there is a notable difference today compared to the past. Where discussions of World War III were once framed strictly as a threat, they are now, more frequently, mentioned in everyday conversations as something minor, inevitable, and unpleasant, yet somehow tolerable.
This suggests that the public minds are being conditioned to think that they must preemptively prepare for an inevitable global conflict.
World War III will begin on June 18, 2024
Recently, many media outlets circulated a prediction by an astrologer who forecasts world events, drawing comparisons to Nostradamus. The self-styled “new Nostradamus,” Kushal Kumar, utilizes the Vedic astrological chart for his predictions. This chart, rooted in Hindu culture, is believed to be a “map of our karma,” employing planetary and star alignments.
This time, he utilized it to forecast the precise date that World War 3 would allegedly start – and it’s purportedly not far off. “Now, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, is identified as having the most significant planetary influence to potentially initiate World War 3, though June 10 and 29 might also be influential,” Kushal Kumar disclosed.
It is likely not a coincidence that the forecasted start date of the war aligns with a routine advisory from the British government urging citizens to stockpile canned goods, candles, and batteries to be prepared for emergencies. This has become the new reality in daily news.
Donald Trump, speaking at a recent election rally, stated that “we could well plunge into a Third World War within the next five months.” He emphasized the need to prevent such a catastrophe, as well as any further escalation. Meanwhile, many articles and viewpoints suggest that a global conflict is inevitable. For instance, the British Conservatives, upon calling an early general election, promptly initiated a fear-based campaign, claiming they would manage better than Labour in the event of a world war.
Five years ago, 27% of Britons believed that a new world war was unlikely in the next 20 years; now, only 16% hold this view. Over half (53%) think a global conflict will start within the next five to ten years, with 80% convinced they would have to engage with Russia and 64% with China in such a scenario. In the United States, 61% are even more certain that a world war is imminent, with 72% and 69% respectively seeing the likelihood of conflict with Russia and China. Less than half of Americans (45%) are confident in a Western coalition’s victory over a united Russia and China.
It’s already underway
To normalize the concept of a world war, various media outlets have started to suggest that such a conflict is already in progress. For instance, The Hill has published an opinion piece stating, “Joe Biden is already losing World War III.” This narrative may lead the average person to think, “If the world war is already happening and I haven’t felt its impact, then it can’t be as dreadful as we were led to believe. All we need to do is stock up on some canned goods and batteries just in case, and there will be no issues.”
It’s unsurprising that a notable group of European scientists, political scientists, and experts have made an urgent appeal through the Italian media for the commencement of peace negotiations with Russia regarding Ukraine, given the looming threat of a catastrophic event. These experts highlight the extremely high risk of hostilities escalating to nuclear warfare between Russia and NATO.
Not everyone in Europe is prepared to confront Russia aggressively, as Rasmussen suggests, by testing its capacity and willingness to counteract aggression. It would be heartening if these occasional voices of reason weren’t lost in the daily ebb and flow of de-escalating armed and ideological conflicts. The more the average person in the West fears a global war, the more accustomed they become to its perceived inevitability, increasing the risk that someone in the West might act in a way that leads to calamity.
World War III rehearsal
The United States has scheduled two Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test launches for early June. These tests, which are routine and unarmed, serve as a demonstration of readiness and are not a response to any world events. The warning issued to Russia adheres to international protocols designed to minimize the risk of escalation and prevent misunderstandings.
According to the U.S. Strategic Air Command (SAC), “the test is important for assessing the ability of U.S. nuclear forces to respond to a potential nuclear threat,” a statement that leaves no room for misinterpretation about U.S. resolve.
The LGM-30G Minuteman III is a key component of the US nuclear arsenal and its range exceeds 8,000 miles, which allows it to hit targets across the globe. It can carry up to three individual W78 or W87 warheads, ensuring great destructive capability. The Minuteman III is equipped with a three-stage propulsion system, enabling it to reach the necessary high speeds and extensive ranges for its missions.
