Expert reveals the 15 US cities that would
Rising Unease
Global tensions have fueled anxiety about conflict,
with fear lingering “beneath daily life,”
shaped by uncertainty and geopolitical strain.
Leadership and Escalation
Donald Trump’s messaging stressed avoiding foreign wars,
but actions involving Venezuela, Iran,
and remarks about Greenland have unsettled observers.
Critics warn that risks feel closer,
turning abstract fears into real “what if” scenarios.
Nuclear Concerns
The prospect of World War III worries many.
Nuclear historian Alex Wellerstein notes targets depend on goals:
disabling retaliation would hit command centers,
while rogue actors might choose symbolic or population centers.
Who Is at Risk
Smaller cities near military sites face danger,
including Great Falls near Malmstrom Air Force Base and Cheyenne,
home to a missile control center. Major cities like Washington, D.C., New York,
and Los Angeles remain obvious targets,
reflecting deep global unease about diplomacy and restraint.
