What happens when regional conflicts spiral out of control—and suddenly the world’s largest militaries are on a collision course? In this episode of The Collapse Chronicles, we look at how World War 3 could start, the weapons and strategies likely to be used, and what it would mean for everyday life. From nukes to cyber warfare to economic collapse—we break it down and share how you can prepare if the next war is the last one.

💥 Why It Matters

Escalation could happen in hours, not months.

Nuclear powers make even small mistakes catastrophic.

Wars today hit supply chains, grids, and economies at home.

🌍 The Big Question

Could the next global war be humanity’s last?

🔎 Phase 1: What It Could Look Like

Alliances – NATO vs. Russia/China/Iran, with wild cards like India or North Korea.

Hybrid Warfare – cyberattacks on grids, banks, pipelines, GPS, and social media.

WMDs – nukes, chemical, or biological weapons making escalation inevitable.

Economic Warfare – oil, minerals, and shipping lanes weaponized; shortages at home.

🔥 Phase 2: Likely Triggers

China/Taiwan invasion.

Escalation of Russia-Ukraine into NATO.

Middle East widening into Israel-Iran conflict.

Miscalculations, accidents, or rogue states sparking a chain reaction.

📚 Phase 3: Close Calls

Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) – nearly ended in nuclear war.

Able Archer 83 – Soviets mistook NATO exercise for an attack.

Lesson: history shows how close we’ve come before—today escalation could be even faster.

🧰 Phase 4: Prepper Response Plan

Basics – 60–90 days food/water, radios, cash, IDs.

Defense – firearms, training, home security, non-lethal tools.

Nuclear/EMP Gear – potassium iodide, NBC masks, Faraday cage.

Community & Skills – gardening, repair, trade, staying low profile.

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