World War I and II are futile to the might-be incoming war, the third World War. You might laugh this time, but it will happen. Due to the recent events of the 21st century, it will happen. Some of the events are: 9/11, Sabah crisis, and N.K.'s declaration of war. So be prepared. I think it would be a nuclear war. But cyber warfare is more likely than the former.
[quote]"Wars will subside, but war can't be prevented" ---------- Anonymous
Now, question, what exactly do we mean by "cyber warfare"?
That's mostly work of independent functions and organisations already in terrorist or criminal war with countries. The cyber wars were talking about is countries shutting down other countries and forcing them to surrender. Anything vital from communication and internet to water and power can be turned down.
The cyber wars were talking about is countries shutting down other countries and forcing them to surrender. Anything vital from communication and internet to water and power can be turned down.
So then 'cyber warfare' has already been enacted and is most suitable to be noted as a war between USA and USA
Hmmm, from what I've seen, Nukes are getting old (might backfire), and cyber warfare is too risky since the world is now interconnected (also might backfire).
Who agrees it might start in Asia considering the territorial dispute consisting of China and the smaller nations there?
I believe that it would NOT start there . The first and largest reason probably being the sheer size of China, as well as its population. China could literally invade any Asian country, just because of how many are in the armed forces there(except Russia, but who would mess with Russia?)
I believe @Rokie06 might have some valid points; the Pacific is getting a little too volatile at times, especially with the issues of island claims. The larger issue at hand is China's growing power; the territorial disputes are merely symptomatic. The US has beefed up its presence in the area, and it needs to appear strongly committed to its numerous allies in the region (Japan, Korea, the Philippines, etc). A conflict of sorts is the inevitable outcome between China (which jealously regards the area as its own sphere of influence), and the US. They seem at times to be approaching rapprochement of sorts, only to cool off. I highly doubt it'll spark off a world war though.
Russia doesn't have a part in the dispute; at least any direct role. It's an observer.
Confucianism espouses values that would seem inimical to proponents of a more democratic and open system of governance, such as filial piety, loyalty, obedience, a subservience to authority. Translated to governmental terms, Confucianism stresses that social harmony results from an individual knowing his or her place in the natural order, requiring him to play his part well. Confucious held dear the ideas of the supreme importance of governance in human affairs, moral virtue and the overriding priority of stability and unity. The state, since Confucious, is perceived as the embodiment and guardian of Chinese civilization, which is why it enjoys such huge authority and legitimacy, since the state is given the almost sacred task of maintaining the unity of Chinese civilization in Confucious' writings. This is why the Chinese display such deference and reverence towards their rulers.
Take as another example, the Chinese way of education and parenting. Confucious and the disciples that built upon his work were optimistic about human nature; they believed that people were essentially good and that by bringing up children in the right manner through appropriate parenting (including a healthy dose of respect for authority), they would acquire the correct attitudes, values and self discipline. In class, students are taught to adhere to the authority of their teachers, in the family, to their elders. This translates to the government as well, citizens are now the students and children, whilst the State is the patriarch that is supposed to judiciously guide its people.
China has been influenced by Confucious' writings for close to two thousand year, and it's government and moral precepts are no exceptions to the norm. Chinese leaders have been deeply enthralled with his ideas, even invaders turned rulers have been powerfully subsumed by his ideas. The Little Red Book drew the seeds of its content from Confucian tradition. If anything, Confucious being alive would reinforce all of China's already deeply entrenched and cherished ideals.
Would that make the situation worse? I think it might.
Btw, what @Gremlion linked is not an entirely accurate portrayal of Confucianism. The North Korean political system is rooted in the ideals of Juche, a self-created hodge podge of ideas from Socialism and Korean nationalism, with a veneer of Confucian paternalism. In Confucianism, the State is supposed to look after the welfare of the people, clearly this is not the case of North Korea. It is a horribly twisted version of Confucianism at best, and a blatant lie at worst.
