The balance of nuclear power and the existence of nuclear weapons result in the fear of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD).Fear of AI and cyber warfare as conflicts transcend borders into the cyber world.Economic inequality and trade wars create tensions and pressures that smaller countries perceive as threats.Climate change and resource conflicts lead to fears of future wars for water, food, and habitable land.Declining trust in global institutions like the UN and WHO further fuels fear and suspicion.