The world is currently in the early stages of World War III, which is being shaped significantly by proxy warfare.

“I believe that we are already at the early stages, if not in World War II. The problem is that people seem to think that World War II is going to emulate World War II.”

The early stages of World War III are already underway and will be primarily characterized by proxy conflict.

“Well, I think World War II is going to be shaped by what we call proxy war, where a wealthy nation state funds, trains, and arms conflict in a less wealthy state to decrease the capability of your primary target.”

Major industrial powers have been in a state of continuous conflict since the Cold War, transitioning from kinetic warfare to digital and information-based warfare.

“I don't think since the the beginning of the Cold War, let's say let's go back to 1947 or 48, I don't think we've stopped fighting. I just think we're fighting wars of different kinds.”