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Poll: 46% Americans Fear World War in 5 Years

2/13/2026

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  • The POLITICO Poll shows growing Western concern about a global conflict within five years, with most respondents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
  • In the United States, 46% foresee a new world war within five years, up from 38% last year.
  • Support for defense spending exists, but shrinks if tax increases or budget cuts are implied.
  • Germany and France show about half favor mandatory military service.