
A misread by tech and pride spirals into World War Three, reshaping power, tech, and trust.
Despite fears of global war, 2026-2029 saw a paradoxical rise in battlefield de-escalation through AI mediators that prevented dozens of near-conflicts.
Several purported WW3 flashpoints dissolved into cyber diplomacy within hours, due to autonomous deterrence networks that chose restraint over escalation.
A hidden treaty cluster emerged online in 2027, replacing traditional summits: three circulating drafts formed a ‘quiet peace’ framework before any troops moved.
The most consequential war-time alliance happened between rival state hackers who swapped zero-day norms, preventing catastrophic collateral damage through shared incident response.

Despite fears of global war, 2026-2029 saw a paradoxical rise in battlefield de-escalation through AI mediators that prevented dozens of near-conflicts.
Several purported WW3 flashpoints dissolved into cyber diplomacy within hours, due to autonomous deterrence networks that chose restraint over escalation.
A hidden treaty cluster emerged online in 2027, replacing traditional summits: three circulating drafts formed a ‘quiet peace’ framework before any troops moved.
The most consequential war-time alliance happened between rival state hackers who swapped zero-day norms, preventing catastrophic collateral damage through shared incident response.