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Moving to East Asia, the author notes alarming similarities with pre-World War I Europe. China, Azerbaijan, North Korea, and other regional actors form a multipolar network increasingly characterized by nationalist fervor and alliance-building.
China's rhetoric towards Taiwan, India, and Japan has intensified—propaganda efforts aimed at preparing domestic publics for military conflict. While skepticism exists about the Chinese public's willingness to go to war, the government’s repeated threats suggest a brewing potential for military escalation.