An expert reveals the top five most dangerous locations for a potential World War III.
Global tensions have reached breaking points in 2025, with the Russia-Ukraine war continuing alongside escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, and the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Just last month, Russia released what appears to be 'leaked' lists of nuclear targets, naming major US and UK cities.
TV propagandist Vladimir Solovyov stated that some military sites would be 'targets in Britain that could be destroyed first' if President Vladimir Putin decided to launch an invasion.
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These threats, combined with US President Donald Trump's unsuccessful attempts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, have worsened fears that World War III could be closer than we think.
Beyond the current conflict zones, there are several other locations around the world that experts believe could be at risk of WW3.
Taiwan Strait
According to Harry Kazianis, an expert on global politics, WWIII could erupt in the Taiwan Strait due to rising tensions between China and Taiwan.
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Historically, Taiwan was part of China and was formerly known as Formosa. If war broke out there, it would force the US to challenge a 'fait accompli', the National Security Journal reported.
However, the conflict in this region would disrupt key shipping lanes that the US, Japan and the Philippines couldn't ignore. This would therefore lead to a larger conflict, Kazianis explained.
Eastern Europe
The Russia-Ukraine war remains ongoing. Kazianis identified both countries, as well as the Black Sea and Baltic regions, as major danger zones for WW3.
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On 30 September, Putin released a statement vowing that Russian troops would prevail in Ukraine, suggesting he has no real intention of negotiating a ceasefire.
“Our fighters and commanders go on the attack, and the entire country, all of Russia, is waging this righteous battle and working hard," the Russian President said.
"We are fighting and we are prevailing."
Israel and Iran
Israel and Iran have exchanged devastating missile and drone attacks in recent years, with rockets launched and air bases struck on both sides.
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Kazianis claims that war could easily escalate due to miscalculations by either side.
“The commute from limited strikes to theatre war is short: air refuelling tracks get contested, long-range air defences engage aircraft and standoff weapons, and misidentified radar returns become ‘proof’ of intent,” the journalist said. “Worse, the conflict sits astride the world’s energy routes.”
Korean Peninsula
North Korea possesses missiles, while South Korea has modern airpower and the willingness to retaliate if attacked, Kazianis said.
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According to the expert, even a ‘small spark’ could set off a world war.
“The problem is that both sides keep score in public now. Seoul can’t shrug off casualties; Pyongyang can’t admit weakness,” he added.
The Himalayas
Both India and China have unresolved border disputes that could lead to conflict.
The path to war could begin with a 'patrol clash [which] turns into rocket and artillery duels, then spirals as air defences and fighters join,' as per Kazianis.