While it is always difficult to predict the course of human history, the possibility of another world war cannot be discounted entirely. World wars typically encompass global-scale conflicts that involve multiple nations and cause significant destruction. Some analysts caution that heightened geopolitical tensions, including the rise of nationalism, territorial disputes, and trade conflicts, could escalate to the level of a world war. However, a combination of factors, such as the existence of major global institutions that promote cooperation and communication between countries, the potential for devastating consequences from large-scale conflicts, and the growing interconnectedness of the world, could serve as deterrents against a full-scale world war.