World War III: Potential Outcomes "History 102" with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg

In this episode which was first aired on Whatifalthist’s podcast, Rudyard Lynch explores the hypothetical scenario of World War III, analyzing potential winners, front lines, and geopolitical alliances.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Welcome
(00:12) Exploring the What Ifs and Changing Perspectives of World War III
(01:50) Theoretical Alliances and Their Strengths
(03:19) Potential Flashpoints and Concerns
(04:35) The Unpredictability of Predicting the Future
(05:11) Imagining a Scenario: China's Invasion of Taiwan
(08:28) The Realities of Modern Warfare and Technology
(10:21) Reevaluating China's Military and Social Stability
(11:43) Sponsor: Turpentine
(16:43) The Complex Terrain of Potential Conflicts
(20:55) A New Type of War: Demographic and Economic Battles
(24:30) Concluding Thoughts and the Future of Warfare
(25:00) Wrap