The North Korea war wildcard emerges when the U.S. is distracted by conflicts in the Middle East and potentially the Pacific. Kim Jong-un's nuclear arsenal, his deepening alliance with Russia, and specific scenarios where Pyongyang moves during global chaos make this the threat everyone forgets.

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