Polls Show Growing Fear of World War III Within a Decade

WW3 Mania: UK to Revive Cold War-Era War Plans For Russian Attack

Meanwhile, pollster found concern about a Third World War to be widespread, with a plurality or outright majority in several nations found.

Eighty years after World War II, polls show that many Americans and Western Europeans believe an even more devastating third global conflict could break out within a decade, with tensions with Russia seen as the most likely cause.

US,Western Europe Expects Nuclear WW3 Within 5-10 Years: Poll

#Gravitas According to a poll, Americans and Western Europeans believe the next world war could occur as early as 2030.

World War III imminent, many Americans and Europeans fear: poll - National

YouGov found that among all nations surveyed, there was a "clear sense" that most people felt their country's militaries would not be sufficiently prepared to enter into a war.

Fears of WWIII surge in West, Russia seen as trigger: YouGov poll

An overwhelming majority said their country would be drawn into a third world war, with figures ranging from 66% in Italy to 89% in the UK.

The population of the USA and Europe is waiting for the Third World War, rethinking the results of the Second — YouGov poll: EADaily

EADaily, May 6th, 2025. Residents of the United States and Western Europe believe that in the next 10 years, due to tensions in relations with Russia, the Third World War may begin. It is reported by the British The Guardian with reference to a YouGov poll dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in World War II.