It is not alien to world that there exists today a scenario of global conflict in various areas of the world, and together with these events, the hypothesis and analysis of a possible Third World War. The search for safe places would be a priority, so we asked Artificial Intelligence what responds to this concern about the safest countries in case the conflict escalates. The analysis is done according to the database of sources in global search engines.
Various factors such as political neutrality, geography, economic self-sufficiency and internal stability would play a fundamental role in determining which countries could offer greater security.
- Switzerland: historical neutrality and preparation
Switzerland is considered one of the safest countries in the world due to its policy of neutrality, which it has maintained since 1815. In addition, its mountainous geography makes invasions difficult, and the country has an infrastructure prepared for emergencies, including bomb shelters for much of its population.
- New Zealand: geographic isolation
New Zealand’s remote location in the South Pacific makes it a less likely place to be targeted in a global conflict. Furthermore, its tradition of peaceful politics and food self-sufficiency reinforce its reputation as a safe haven.
- Iceland: a peaceful place in the North Atlantic
Iceland, with no armed forces of its own and a small population, has maintained a peaceful stance in international conflicts. Its isolation in the North Atlantic and its lack of strategic resources reduce the possibilities of being a military target.
- Bhutan: neutrality and isolation
This small kingdom in the Himalayas has avoided getting involved in international conflicts, maintaining a policy of neutrality and isolation. Although its proximity to powers such as China and India could be a risk factor, its focus on sustainability and internal well-being could protect it in times of global crisis.
Latin America It is not among the safest countries, and we asked the artificial intelligence why and it explained that according to the search engine database, there are several factors that influence this answer:
Although the region is far from the epicenters of historical conflict, its proximity to global powers such as the United States, its abundance of strategic natural resources and its economic ties with international actors could make it an indirect target.
In addition, many countries face internal challenges such as economic inequality and weakness in emergency infrastructure.
For example, lithium from the “lithium triangle” (Argentina, Bolivia and Chile) and Venezuela’s oil reserves could attract international interests in the event of a conflict. The lithium triangle concentrates 68% of this chemical element in three Latin American countries, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile, which have the global lithium reserves in the form of brines, with more practical processing and greater profitability of extraction.
At the same time, the lack of formal neutrality and the lack of preparation for global emergencies diminish their ability to stay out of war, according to “Global Conflicts and Latin America,” Center for International Studies, 2023.
Although these countries have characteristics that make them potentially safe, no place is completely immune to the impacts of global conflict. Even isolated nations could face economic crises, trade disruptions, or environmental impacts from war.
Therefore, factors such as emergency preparedness, self-sufficiency in food and energy, as well as political stability, will be decisive in measuring the relative security of any country during an event of this magnitude.
World War I began on July 28, 1914.after the assassination of the Archduke, Franz Ferdinand of Austria, which triggered a series of military alliances in Europe.
The conflict involved the main powers of the world, dividing into the blocs of the Allies and the Central Powers. The war ended on November 11, 1918 with the signing of the Armistice of Compiègne, leaving millions of dead and wounded, as well as profound changes in the European political map.
World War II began on September 1, 1939. with the invasion of Poland by Germany, led by Adolf Hitlerleading to the declaration of war by the United Kingdom and France. This conflict, which involved a greater number of countries and fronts than its predecessor, culminated on September 2, 1945 with the surrender of Japan after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The end marked the beginning of a new world order dominated by the superpowers of the Cold War.
