Various World War 3 scenarios and prophecies have been expressed online. From the threat of nuclear weapons, terrorist groups, and territorial disputes, many believed that 2017 contains the most potent ingredients of starting another World War.

The tension between Russia and America is regarded by many as one of the most potential flashpoints for war. Apart from the shared history of the two superpowers during the Cold War, the action of Vladimir Putin and his Russian military intervening in the Syria conflict last year somehow inflamed the tension between the two countries.

On the part of Russia its allies, they considered any American aggression on Syria as "crossing of red lines." They will respond to it with "force to any aggressor, or any breach of red lines from whoever it is and America knows our ability to respond well."

Apart from the conflict between Russia and America, another key player is being associated with the development of a potential World War 3. With North Korea trying to establish its nuclear capability in the global community, Allied countries have been more watchful for possible attacks.

The "Rogue State" has repeatedly sent a warning against the United States and its allies. North Korea deemed it as a "fatal miscalculation" on the part of the said countries to hinder them from developing their own nuclear technology and from conducting missile tests, according to Inquisitr.

Needless to say that if such line or warning is breached, a potential war will soon ensue between countries with nuclear weapons. Therefore, increasing the risk of involved and neighboring countries of being blanketed in radioactive clouds this year.

Although not highly considered by many as a threat causing World War 3, terrorist groups like ISSI still poses a significant threat to the society. Once terror groups get hold of a nuclear weapon or any weapon of mass destruction, a potential great war may soon follow.

However, as of the current writing, the ISIS, in particular, are losing their stronghold and their own battle. That is why ISIS has been calling for treacherous attacks in cinemas, malls, and other public places to somehow show their supporters that they are still strong.

There is no telling when the Third World War will happen. However, most experts are convinced that we are already on the brink of a war, a nuclear war.

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