 |
BattaboxAuthor: Brodda Mike
Each week we discuss topics covering his and his guest's experiences and trending topics and challenges of Africans living in the diaspora, current affairs, and all things Africa... Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
Are We One Mistake Away from World War III?
Episode 12
Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
Isreal, Palestine and Iran! The recent trifecta wars that have caused the world to stand still! Wars have been a persistent part of human experience since the earliest civilizations, evolving from tribal conflicts over resources to complex geopolitical struggles involving cyber warfare, proxy conflicts, and nuclear threats.• The earliest recorded wars began over basic survival needs like access to water and food• Ancient civilizations like the Sumerians, Egyptians, and Assyrians developed increasingly sophisticated military capabilities• The Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC produced the first documented peace treaty in history• Technological developments from swords to gunpowder to nuclear weapons have continuously transformed warfare• The current Israel-Iran conflict represents a dangerous flashpoint with potential global implications• America's involvement stems from strategic interests in Middle Eastern oil, regional influence, and alliances• Modern warfare has expanded beyond traditional battlefields into cyber domains and information operations• The greatest suffering in war consistently falls on civilians rather than military or political leaders• Ongoing regional conflicts risk escalation into larger confrontations through miscalculation or provocation• Peace requires honest conversations about the underlying causes of conflict including greed, nationalism, and controlListen to all other podcast episodes here on Spotify or every other streaming platform on the Battlebox platform.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com
