If World War III were to erupt, no place on Earth would be truly safe. Modern warfare ignores borders, and nuclear fallout does not respect neutrality. Still, some regions would face far greater danger than others due to military concentration, strategic importance, or long-standing geopolitical tensions. Based on current global realities, these are among the most dangerous places to be if a global conflict breaks out.
The United States would almost certainly be at the center of any world war. As the world’s most powerful military force and a cornerstone of NATO, it would be both a primary actor and a primary target. The country hosts hundreds of military bases, nuclear command centers, and strategic infrastructure sites that would be considered high-value targets in a large-scale conflict. Major metropolitan areas, particularly those tied to defense, technology, or governance, would face elevated risk.
