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> Isn't it far more likely that somebody on a holy mission buys or steals something they shouldn't have in the near future than a full conflict among the big three later?

Perhaps we are too wrapped up in our recent experiences when we say that. IMHO humanity's perspectives tend to be reactive: If the last experience was a terrorist attack, that's what we look for next. If it was a major power confrontation, then that's what we anticipate.



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