AS war rages in Europe and the threat of a global conflict mounts everyday, five flashpoints could tip the world into a dangerous new era in 2026.

Acts of sabotage, aggressive naval exercises, and bold military displays had global superpowers teetering on all-out war last year.

Following 12 months packed with nuclear enrichment base strikes in the Middle East, massive military buildups near South America, and the revelation of North Korea’s largest ever warship – the coming year is shaping up to be the most pivotal of the decade, experts say.

From a series of tiny islands off the coast of Taiwan that could set the stage for WW3 to a naval chokepoint in Nato’s doorstep, tensions have been rising across the planet.

The Caribbean Sea

In the Western Hemisphere, one crucial body of water has already hosted mounting tensions, with US warships, fighter jets and marines swarming.

In the Caribbean Sea, Donald Trump has deployed the world’s biggest aircraft carrier, B-52 bombers and an array of military capabilities – all aimed at threatening Venezuelan despot Nicolas Maduro’s regime.

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