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When will be the next "Great Power" war?

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Jul 2035
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21 Apr 2024 16:00
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Authors:
Matthew_Barnett
Opened:May 29, 2020
Closes:Jan 1, 2200
Resolved:Apr 21, 2024
Spot Scoring Time:May 31, 2020
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