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Growing global tension has quietly fed a widespread fear of war. Even when it isn’t openly discussed, many people feel an underlying anxiety that international stability is more fragile than it once seemed.
Although Donald Trump’s reelection messaging emphasized avoiding foreign wars, aggressive rhetoric and actions involving places like Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland have unsettled observers. Critics worry that unpredictable leadership and strained alliances increase the risk of serious miscalculation.
Fears escalate further when experts discuss potential nuclear scenarios. Historian Alex Wellerstein has noted that targets would depend on an attacker’s goals, with military command centers and missile bases—often near smaller, lesser-known cities—at particular risk.
None of this means catastrophe is inevitable, but the conversation itself reflects deep unease. Whether driven by real danger or uncertainty, public concern highlights enduring questions about diplomacy, deterrence, and humanity’s ability to control its most destructive power.
