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Betts's reasoning revolves around mounting social and political tensions, particularly the rise of urban versus rural conflicts. Instead of framing these divisions along religious lines or ethnic identity, he emphasizes the growing disparity between city dwellers and those in the countryside. His scenario envisions urban warfare involving tactics like cutting off motorways, disrupting power supplies, and isolating major cities such as London by shutting down critical infrastructure like the M25 highway. These manifestations of unrest are, in his view, already germinating and could escalate unless radical changes occur.