Elon Musk Warns of 'Inevitable' Major War Within 5 to 10 Years, Sparks Global Concern
Once more, Elon Musk stirred up debate all over the globe by projecting a pretty grim scenario of global security in the future. Answering to a thread on X about whether nuclear deterrence has made world leaders more complacent, Musk cautioned that a major war—perhaps nuclear—might take place as early as within five to ten years. The brief yet frightening announcement of his has led to questioning of the world's geopolitical stability and the increasing risks.
The point of Musk was raised while people debated whether nuclear weapons, which used to be considered a deterrent, have instead led to more irresponsible decision-making by the powers that be. Without giving any further background or clarification, Musk declared war "inevitable," thus implying that the current global conflicts may already be trending towards a hazardous outcome.
While Musk refrained from giving any names to countries or regions specifically, analysts holding a different view interpret his warning as a message that is in tune with the ongoing destabilization trend all over the globe. The situation in Eastern Europe caused by conflicts, imbalances in South China Sea due to the tensions, and the competition getting stronger between the nuclear-armed countries are some of the factors that have resulted in an increase of the fear of escalation. Specialists also explain that a lot of new technologies are involved in the unpredictability of future wars and exacerbating the problem of control, for example, use of AI-driven weapons, cyberattacks, and advanced missile systems.
Musk's power as the father of X, CEO of SpaceX, and one of the most influential voices in global tech makes his warnings to be taken very seriously. To large extent, his views also resonate with those of the defense experts, who insist that the planet is on the verge of a new uncertain epoch whereby conventional deterrence methods might prove ineffective.