The Times: In Ukraine, this is not World War III. But this is truly a global struggle and Israel is already participating in it

The war in Ukraine is attracting increasing international attention and involvement, turning the war into something more than a confrontation between two countries.

“The Ukrainian conflict has implications for Israel, which is in the midst of its own regional wars. The parallels are clear: Just as Ukraine faces Russian interference, Israel faces Iranian-backed groups. Globalization strengthens the connection between these conflicts.”

On the pages The TimesMark Galeottia security expert, discusses, How substantiated are the statements about the “Third World War” and why what is happening rather reflects the globalization of military conflicts.

Globalization of war: what does it mean?

Mark Galeotti explains that, despite statements about the beginning of a new world war, what is happening in Ukraine rather reflects a new era of global conflicts. This is a war in which:

• Representatives from many countries are participating.

  Moscow has attracted not only thousands of North Koreans, but also hundreds of Yemenis, promising them citizenship and pay. South Korea, in turn, is considering sending officers to monitor North Korea's participation.

• Political and economic battles are being fought around the world.

  The West is trying to isolate Russia with sanctions, while Moscow is actively circumventing them, whipping up anti-Western sentiment in the countries of the Global South.

• Financial and information connectivity play a key role.

  All parties to the conflict operate in a single global space, which makes this war unique.

“The Russians understand this very well. The sooner the West takes this process of globalization into account, the better.”writes a British officer working with Ukraine.

Why isn't this “World War III”?

According to Galeotti, the war in Ukraine attracts international participants, as did the Korean War. However, this is not a large-scale global conflict in the classical sense.

Instead, he notes the unique features of modern warfare:

1. International mercenaries.

   Russia is using people from Yemen and North Korea, while Western countries are actively helping Ukraine.

2. Cyber ​​attacks and sabotage.

   Russia has launched a spy network and sabotage campaigns involving both professionals and criminal elements.

3. Sanctions fight.

   Western countries are trying to cut off oil exports from Russia, but are faced with retaliatory actions from Moscow.

Impact on the Middle East and Israel

The Ukrainian conflict has implications for Israel, which is in the midst of its own regional wars. The parallels are clear: Just as Ukraine faces Russian interference, Israel faces Iranian-backed groups. Globalization intensifies the connection between these conflicts.

Common lessons are important for the Jewish and Ukrainian peoples: solidarity, strategic thinking and adaptation to modern challenges. It is these aspects that make the topic especially relevant to the audience. NAnewsr in Ukraine

Conclusion: Lessons for Israel and Ukraine

Mark Galeotti emphasizes that the war in Ukraine is not only a tragedy for the region, but also an example of how conflicts become global in an era of interconnected world. For Israel, this means taking the global context into account in its foreign policy and strengthening relations with allies such as Ukraine.

“Most likely, this is the first great war of the era of globalization, where everything is connected to everything.”writes the expert.

Readers NAnews Find in this analytical review not only insight into the current conflict, but also valuable insights into the future of global relations.

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