World War 3


 * ''Note: Some of the information here is speculative or even humorous.

Operation Atlantic Resolve

 * Operation Atlantic Resolve - Wikipedia
 * ''Operation Atlantic Resolve are ongoing efforts in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, mainly the War in Donbass. All U.S. efforts in support of NATO fall under the umbrella of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
 * Atlantic Resolve | U.S. Army in Europe
 * ''Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of continued U.S. commitment to collective security through a series of actions designed to reassure NATO allies and partners of America's dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region in light of the Russian intervention in Ukraine.
 * Operation Atlantic Resolve - Department of Defense
 * Coverage of Operation Atlantic Resolve - Stars and Stripes

Russian expansion

 * Tartous to become Russia's permanent Syria naval base - The New Arab, October 10, 2016
 * Russia to Turn Naval Facility in Syria’s Tartus into Fully-Fledged Permanent Naval Base - SouthFront, October 10, 2016
 * Established in 1971 by the USSR


 * Russia in Talks with Egypt to Lease Military Base - SouthFront, October 10, 2016
 * Press review: Russian military base in Egypt, Putin in Turkey and Iranian oil in Belarus - TASS, October 10, 2016
 * Egypt rules out any possibility of foreign military bases on its land Ahram, October 10, 2016
 * Five Reasons Why Russia Needs a Military Base in Syrian Tartus - Sputnik, October 11, 2016

NATO enlargement

 * Enlargement of NATO - Wikipedia

Russia bashing

 * How to Solve the Putin Problem - Herbert E. Meyer, American Thinker, August 4, 2014
 * Treat Russia Like the International Poison It Is - Eli Lake, Bloomberg, October 13, 2016

Syria, Ukraine, etc

 * Donbass and Syrian Fronts: Two stages of a Single War - Robert Steuckers, June 15, 2016 (mirror)
 * On the Verge of a Major War: Is There a Pilot in the Cockpit? - A-specto via SouthFront, October 17, 2016

2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6E9SLno8ic

2013

 * Russia ‘prevented’ potential NATO launch of 624 cruise missiles in Syria – Defense Minister - RT, Published August 15, 2016
 * Refers to the aftermath of the Ghouta CW attack.
 * Help Obama Kickstart World War III! - Parody YouTube video by The Second City, September 9, 2013
 * 2016 Russian remake: Aleppo. Faces of the frontlines (Start at 1m 15s)

October 2015

 * World War Three could be 30 SECONDS away as attacks on ISIS are intensified - Belfast Live, October 12, 2015

January 2016

 * Is the U.S. Navy Deployed for WW3? - Petri Krohn, Fort Russ January 3, 2016
 * CSIS report: A blueprint for US war with China - Peter Symonds, WSWS, January 25, 2016

May 2016

 * How Russia Is Preparing for WWIII - The Saker, May 26, 2016
 * The danger of nuclear war between the US and China - Peter Symonds, WSWS, May 30, 2016

June

 * Global Peace Index 2016: There are now only 10 countries in the world that are actually free from conflict - Adam Withnall. The Independent, June 8, 2016

July 2016

 * The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia - Michael T. Klare, The Nation, July 7, 2016
 * “Why WW3 between Russia and NATO is inevitable in 2017” - OffGuardian, July 7, 2016

August 2016

 * Chinese official: Prepare for a ‘people’s war at sea' - Alex Lockie, Business Insider, August 2, 2016
 * RAND Corporation lays out scenarios for US war with China - Peter Symonds, WSWS, August 5, 2016
 * Pentagon decides to officially support Al-Qaeda in Syria. Sets up “exclusion zones” to shoot down Syrian and Russian jets - Alex Christoforou, The Duran, August 23, 2016
 * Минобороны России ‏@mod_russia on Twitter, August 25, 2016
 * ''#Shoigu declared unannounced combat readiness inspection of Central, South, Western MD troops

September 2016

 * The Thucydides Trap: Are the U.S. and China Headed for War? - Graham Allison, The Atlantic, September 24, 2015
 * ''In 12 of 16 past cases in which a rising power has confronted a ruling power, the result has been bloodshed.
 * Vladimir Putin’s Outlaw State - Editorial Board, The New York Times, September 29, 2016
 * U.S. weighs tougher response to Russia over Syria crisis: officials - Jonathan Landay, John Walcott and Matt Spetalnick, Reuters, September 29, 2016
 * World War 3 Update: India Attacks Pakistan, What Next? - Susmita Pathak Mishra, Aussie Network News, September 30, 2016
 * Russia-Baiting and Risks of Nuclear War - Ray McGovern, Consortiumnews, September 30, 2016
 * Carter Promises More Resources for Pacific Pivot - Richard Sisk, Military.com, Sep 30, 2016

October 2016

 * World War 3 Fears Escalate: U.S. To Build 400 Nukes, Calls Russia 'Loose Cannon' Threat to World Peace - The Inquisitr, October 1, 2016
 * Alex Jones brutal honesty, “There will be a goddamn war with Russia” if neocons impose no-fly zone in Syria (Video)
 * How far are we from war with Russia over Syria? - Eric Margolis, October 2, 2016
 * World War 3: Russia warns 'get ready' as Moscow fallout shelters for 12 million revealed - Henry Holloway, Daily Star, October 3, 2016
 * NATO’s War On Russia: The Winds Howl Before The Storm - Christopher Black, New Eastern Outlook, October 3, 2016
 * The Obama Administration’s Suspension of Syria Talks With Russia Is the Most Dangerous Development in a New Cold War - James Carden, The Nation, October 3, 2016
 * Do We Really Want Nuclear War with Russia? - Robert Parry, Consortiumnews October 3, 2016
 * World War 3 Update: Russia Fears Nuke Attacks, Gets Ready - Susmita Pathak Mishra, Aussie Network News, October 4, 2016
 * Under U.S. Proxy Attack Russia Readies For Full War In Syria - Moon of Alabama, October 4, 2016
 * CONFIRMED: Russia sends S-300 advanced missile system to Syria, U.S. runs out of options - Alexander Mercouris, The Duran, October 4, 2016
 * 40 million Russians prepare for Nuclear War - Angela Borozna, The Duran, October 4, 2016
 * Obama administration considering strikes on Assad, again - Josh Rogin, Washington Post, October 4, 2016
 * More than 800 NATO aircraft to strike Syria within days - Firil Center For Studies, Berlin, October 4, 2016 (Google translation, original in Arabic)
 * Stop Assad Now—Or Expect Years of War - John McCain, WSJ, October 4, 2016.
 * Ground the regime’s air force, create safe zones for Syrian civilians, and arm the opposition.
 * US Claims Right to Defend Against Russian Anti-Air Systems in Syria - Richard Sisk, Military.com, October 4, 2016
 * ''In a warning to Russia, the Pentagon said Tuesday that the U.S. maintains the right to self-defense against advanced anti-aircraft systems sent to Syria by Moscow. "Those aircrews have the inherent right to self-defense," Cook said at a Pentagon news conference.
 * URGENT: Military Told Prepare for Tactical Nuclear Exchange with Russia in Syria! - SuperStation95, October 4, 2016
 * ''Stateside Military told to Prepare for Intercontinental one-for-one Nuke exchange!
 * ''"We have been told to prepare for a tactical nuclear exchange with Russia in Syria and forces at home in the US have been ordered to prepare for one-for-one intercontinental ballistic missile exchange(s) with Russia once the fighting breaks out in Syria!" (Unreliable source, but this article is not about events but about growing hysteria.)
 * Steve Rosenberg ‏@BBCSteveR on Twitter, October 4, 2016
 * ''Russia's flexing its muscles in today's newspapers: "We've shot down US planes before in Korea & Vietnam," points out one paper. (video)
 * U.S. Army Chief Threatens War With Russia, The Comedy Central Alex Jones Channel, October 5, 2016, taken from: Dwight David Eisenhower Luncheon, Speaker: Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chief of Staff United States Army (full video).
 * ''The U.S. Army's chief of staff on Tuesday issued a stern warning to potential threats such as Russia and vowed the service will defeat any foe in ground combat.
 * Russian options against a US attack on Syria - The Saker, October 5, 2016
 * John Kerry Sends Regrets - WSJ, October 5, 2016 (Editorial piece goes after Kerry ).
 * US seeks to enforce global dominance by unleashing war on countries who oppose it – Assad - RT, October 5, 2016
 * Russia warns nuclear war with West is imminent - The Independent, October 6, 2016 (mirror)
 * Russian MoD reminded US 'strategists' the operational range of its SAM in Syria - RIA Novosti, October 6, 2016
 * Beating the drums for war with Russia - Bill Van Auken, World Socialist Web Site, October 6, 2016
 * ‘S-300, S-400 air defenses in place’: Russian MoD warns US-led coalition not to strike Syrian army - RT, October 6, 2016
 * Mark Knoller ‏@markknoller on Twitter, October 6, 2016
 * ''On Syria, @PressSec reiterates that military action against regime more likely to lead to "unintended consequences" not in US interests.
 * World War III Between the US and Russia...Inside a Cup - Elijah J. Magnier, Al Rai via Stalker Zone, October 7, 2016
 * Lavrov hopes warmongers eager to attack Syria won’t gain upper hand in US - TASS, October 6, 2016
 * Putin Authorizes Sinking Of NATO Ships As Russian Troops Prepare For Syria Deployment - Sorcha Faal, October 6, 2016
 * Note: Sorcha Faal is disinformation, but the sources she cites, except for the nonexistent "secret" memo are valid. The speculation about Putin's secret orders to the Russian fleet are not new. I stated the same things in 2013. -- Petri Krohn (talk) 19:09, 9 October 2016 (UTC)
 * SA-21/S-400: Will America Have Enough Brains Not to Cross the Line - L!FE, via Salker Zone, October 7, 2016
 * 'Russia moving nuclear-capable missiles into Kaliningrad, says Estonia' - The Guardian, October 7, 2016
 * Germany's Steinmeier Says East-West Tensions 'More Dangerous' Than Cold War - RFE/RL, October 7, 2016
 * ''"It's a fallacy to think that this is like the Cold War," Steinmeier said. "The current times are different and more dangerous."
 * Calls for British military action to stop Vladimir Putin's air assault on Syria - Dan Warburton, Daily Mirror, October 9, 2016
 * ''"They say the threat is coming from Assad and Russia who are systematically killing civilians. Russia, a member of the UN Security Council, is committing war crimes on a daily basis.”
 * ''Mr Woodcock called for British air strikes on Assad’s military bases found to have violated “no-fly zones” to bomb Aleppo. He said: “Russia has to know there will be consequences if they continue to act in this way. A ‘no-bombing zone’ proposal would say clearly to Russia and Syria, ‘Every time you drop barrel bombs on civilians, we will attack a regime target. Our firepower is greater than yours’.”
 * Russia considers sending new "Pantsir" anti-aircraft system to Syria, according to (not very reliable) "Izvestia", October 7, 2016
 * Nuclear Poker - Israel Shamir, The Unz Review, October 9, 2016
 * ''For the future historians, WWIII commenced with the US decision to terminate bilateral talks with Russia over Syria.
 * No Prospect of World War - The US Is Bluffing - Izvestia via Russia Insider, October 10, 2016
 * ''Discussions of war between the USA and Russia began after American generals spoke at a Pentagon meeting on October 4, saying that war would be “quick and lethal”. Army Chief of Staff General Mark Milley said that armed conflict between Washington and Moscow was “almost guaranteed”. Moreover, Major General William Hicks said war would begin “in the very near future”, and the Pentagon has begun to prepare for combat on a scale that the US has not seen since the Korean War.
 * Extension of the conflict - Thierry Meyssan, October 10, 2016
 * Russia Reads US Bluster as Sign of War - Ray McGovern, Consortiumnews, October 11, 2016
 * “Oops!”—A World War! - Dmitry Orlov, Club Orlov, October 11, 2016
 * A no-fly zone for Aleppo risks a war that could engulf us all - Jonathan Steele, The Guardian, October 12, 2016
 * Global Tensions Between East And West Reach Boiling Point - Graham Vanbergen, True Publica, October 12, 2016
 * Poland to Lose Control Over Security if 'Involved in Russia-US Standoff' - Sputnik, October 12, 2016
 * British tabloids go into WWIII frenzy over reported pull-out of Russian officials’ relatives - RT, October 12, 2016
 * Time To Pay Attention — In The Last 48 Hours, Humanity Just Moved To The Brink Of World War - Claire Bernish, Activist Post, October 12, 2016
 * All Normal US-Russian Channels of Cooperation ‘Frozen’ - Ambassador - Sputnik, October 12, 2016
 * Obama To Decide Friday On Military Action In Syria - ZeroHedge, October 13, 2016
 * West must stop 'pulverisation' of Aleppo - Boris Johnson - BBC News, October 13, 2016
 * ''Mr Johnson said a new set of "kinetic" options would be considered at a UK meeting of foreign ministers on Sunday (October 16).
 * DEFCON Warning System – Update 10/13/16 - DEFCON 3.
 * Urgent - Why Is Diego Garcia Wall-To-Wall US Bombers? - Anonymous online post, via Rense.com, October 14, 2016
 * Discussed here, here and here.
 * Western media suppresses news of U.S./Russian clash and U.S. climbdown over Syria - Alexander Mercouris, The Duran, October 14, 2016
 * Russia Is Preparing for War, While The American Public Slumbers On - Gilbert Doctorow, Russia Insider, October 14, 2016
 * ''The end result of the official silence in the USA about Russia’s readiness to defend what it considers its national interest is that Americans are flying blind.
 * US nuclear attack warning 'upgraded to level 3' as Russian threat goes 'beyond Cold War' - Joshua Nevett, Daily Star, October 14, 2016
 * ''AMERICA is edging closer to nuclear armageddon after upgrading its attack “defence readiness”, it has been claimed.
 * 7 Ways Russia Is Telling People to Prepare for War - Patrick Reevell, ABC News, October 14, 2016
 * Putin ramps up WW3 fears as he launches NUCLEAR MISSILES in terrifying show of power - Express, October 14, 2016
 * Obama Tells CIA To Prepare For Cyber War With Russia - ZeroHedge, October 14, 2016
 * Obama Orders Government Plan for 'Extreme Space Weather' - Newsweek, October 14, 2016 (WH, Nuclear electromagnetic pulse? -No, more likely non-nuclear electromagnetic pulse bomb, and/or big Sun flare hitting Earth too; both can be devastating for all electric grids and circuits.)
 * Obama administration asks CIA to prepare revenge cyber attack against Russia - Caroline Mortimer, The Independent, October 15, 2016
 * Russia slams 'unprecedented' US threats over cyber attacks - AFP, October 15, 2016
 * Russia envoy: Tensions with US are probably worst since 1973 - AP International News, October 15, 2016
 * President Obama Threatens President Putin with Nuclear War - Eric Zuesse, October 15, 2016
 * Going Beyond Propaganda - Nuclear Conflict: Deception Or Real Threat? - Federico Pieraccini, Strategic Culture, October 16, 2016
 * Aleppo, Ukraine, cyber attacks, Baltic threats: what should we do about Putin? - Simon Tisdall, The Observer, October 16, 2016
 * 'Aircraft carrier killer test fired on a shore based target' -"lenta.ru", October 17, 2016
 * Russia test-fired P-700 Granit anti-naval supersonic cruise missile from a submarine, on a shore-based target.
 * Who Brought the World to the Brink of World War III? - Michael S. Rozeff, LewRockwell.com, October 17, 2016 (mirror)
 * Russian air defense raises stakes of U.S. confrontation in Syria - Karen DeYoung, Washington Post, October 17, 2016

Nuclear

 * "Video Shows Earth-Penetrating Capability" of B61-12 Nuclear Bomb, by Hans M. Kristensen, January 14, 2016
 * NNSA and Air Force conduct two successful joint flight tests, October 6, 2016
 * ''In collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, NNSA conducted successful surveillance flight tests using joint test assemblies (JTA) of the B61-7 and B61-11 earlier this month. Analysis and flight recorder data from the tests indicate that both were successful.

Information war

 * BREAKING: (VIDEO) Julian Assange in the Custody of UK Officials! - Wayne Thomas, Nation One News, October 17, 2016

Satire

 * Stuck on Stupid: Why is America Starting WW3? - 21st Century Wire, October 11, 2016

WW3 sites

 * StormCloudsGathering - YouTube

Opinions
Yakov Kedmi (Nativ): US hysteria about Syria has one reason - complete impotence-"Youtube"(in Russian), 1 October, 2016
 * ''The reason is the refusal of the US administration to accepts world realities in which they are no longer the masters of the world
 * ''With street thugs, the weaker they are, the more they scream