Could today's global conflicts bring a Third World War closer? | Inside Story

Wars are raging around the world.
Many are pitting east against west, with both supplying arms to countries they support.
The United Nations has been accused of showing weakness - paralysed by vetos held by the major powers.
So could these global conflicts turn into a third world war?

Presenter:

Tom McRae

Guests:

Chris Hedges, former Middle East Bureau Chief, New York Times; Pulitzer Prize winner

Scott Lucas is Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin

Huiyao Henry Wang, founder and president, Center for China and Globalisation; former Counselor to China's State Council.

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