At the start of this year, there was cautious optimism that the world might edge closer to peace. But as Q3 begins, reality paints a very different picture: war drags on in Ukraine, Gaza remains unresolved, and flashpoints in Taiwan, Iran, and India-Pakistan are ever present.
This new report takes a clear-eyed look at the rising threat of conventional shooting conflict.
Now, to be clear—we don’t believe most of our readers, especially those in the Western world, should expect tanks rolling through their streets anytime soon (despite the breathless headlines, particularly in Europe).
But the world is a big place—and our readers span every corner of it. And in today’s geopolitical climate, regional wars have a way of becoming global problems.
In this report, we explore:
- Which countries and regions are most likely to get pulled in
- Where not to be when the next war breaks out
- The surprising historical links between economic warfare and military conflict
- And most importantly—where to go while it’s still early
From neutral havens in South America and the South Pacific to often-overlooked options like Mauritius and Namibia, this is a practical roadmap to building your personal geopolitical escape hatch.
At the start of this year, many held out hope that the world was turning a corner toward peace. There was a sense—perhaps naive—that the war in Ukraine might finally wind down, especially if political change in the US brought new diplomatic efforts. Trump, after all, promised to end it “within 24 hours.” Some thought…
