192. Are We On The Brink Of World War III? (Odd Arne Westad)

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  • 8 June 2026

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How similar is today's world to the months before the outbreak of World War I? Could Taiwan, India-China tensions, or an unforeseen crisis be the spark that sets the world ablaze? Are our leaders too consumed by domestic politics to prevent a catastrophic great power war?


Alastair and Rory are joined by Historian Odd Arne Westad to discuss all these questions and more.

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