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Ukraine war: A warning on great power rivalry

If the great powers continue along their present trajectories, a world war is not unimaginable

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The world has become a very dangerous place.

The war in Ukraine is not the reason for this, even if it has raised the danger level significantly.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on April 03, 2022, with the headline Ukraine war: A warning on great power rivalry. Subscribe