Catalytic Dynamics of the Third World War in the Making: MAGA and Better-Than-Thou Mentality

The international community is currently, and perhaps unwittingly, hurtling towards a Third World War. This is not hyperbole, but a sober assessment of the escalating geopolitical tensions and the dangerous undercurrents shaping global affairs. The arrogant display of power, the increasingly aggressive contestations over distant islands, and the palpable hostility towards international migrants are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a deeper malaise.

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The international community is currently and quietly witnessing an unconscious descent into an unprepared Third World War (WW III) in the making.

At the heart of this dangerous trajectory lies the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) doctrine. Far from being a mere political slogan, MAGA represents a potent ideology rooted in white nationalism, supremacy, and a fervent conservatism that often advocates for violence to achieve its aims. This movement actively promotes conspiracy theories and fosters an erosion of trust in democratic institutions, with a significant portion of its supporters believing that force is necessary to preserve a perceived "American way of life." The propagation of misinformation, exemplified by false claims about election integrity, further destabilizes the global order.

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whoever wants peace must prepare for war, meaning that war is an instrument of peace-making.

This inward-looking nationalism and the relentless pursuit of self-sufficiency and power are not unique to the United States. Many democracies, despite espousing democratic ideals, are guided by a desire to be more powerful than their rivals. This has led to targeted killings, a disregard for rules-based governance, and a national protectionism that undermines international cooperation. The author contends that the very pursuit of peace, as argued by theorists like Carl Von Clausewitz, can paradoxically become a catalyst for war, especially when nations like the U.S. and Israel perceive Iran as an existential threat, justifying preemptive actions.

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The U.S. and Israel perceive Iran as a major threat to their existence and, therefore, want a sustainable or permanent peace by engaging in unprovoked wars of aggression against Iran.

Furthermore, the article highlights the conscious use of AI-enabled misinformation in managing global governance, a new and insidious dimension to international relations. The unravelling of global shipping lanes and the disregard for international law are not merely abstract concerns; they are tangible indicators of a world teetering on the brink. From our vantage point at ThisDay, we observe that while Western media often focuses on specific conflicts or political disputes, the underlying systemic issues – the rise of aggressive nationalism, the weaponization of information, and the erosion of international norms – are the true drivers of this impending global conflagration. The world needs to recognize these interconnected dynamics before it is too late.

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The need to be more powerful than the enemy has also engendered the targeted killings of key political opponents and complete disregard for rules-based governance.