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Are we heading toward World War III?

Heni Ozi Cukier · TED

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In this urgent talk, political scientist Heni Ozi Cukier analyzes the social, economic, political and military conditions that preceded the last two world wars, revealing how historical patterns and today’s geopolitical shifts may be pointing us in a dangerously familiar direction. Connecting past and present, he challenges us to recognize the warning signs — and act before it’s too late.

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TEDxLisboa
Speaker
Heni Ozi Cukier
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Economics, Society and politics
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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