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Taiwan Conflict Could Spark World War, Warns Gideon Rachman

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC · How we work

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British columnist Gideon Rachman warns that a Taiwan conflict could trigger a world war.
He claims the United States, China and Russia are ruled by self-dealing strongmen.
He notes China now fields more warships than the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in May 2026 a war 9,500 miles away is the last thing needed.
Rachman cites Mark Carney’s claim that the rules-based order “no longer works”.

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British columnist Gideon Rachman warns that a Taiwan conflict could trigger a world war.
He claims the United States, China and Russia are ruled by self-dealing strongmen.
He notes China now fields more warships than the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in May 2026 a war 9,500 miles away is the last thing needed.
Rachman cites Mark Carney’s claim that the rules-based order “no longer works”.