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CIA Veteran Says World War III Already Underway Through Proxy Nations

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published July 8, 2026 · Everyday Spy · CIA Spy: Give me 20 minutes and I'll delete your fear of failure
CIA Veteran Says World War III Already Underway Through Proxy Nations
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What was said

"I think World War III is already happening. I think World War III is not what people think it was going to be. It's a war of proxy nations. It's a war where smaller third world countries are competing against each other, and they're being funded by larger countries that are actually in conflict with one another."

The former intelligence officer declared that World War III is currently in progress, manifesting not as direct superpower confrontation but through proxy conflicts in smaller nations funded by larger powers. He cited Ukraine-Russia and the anticipated Taiwan-China conflict as examples of this new form of global warfare between the West and rival powers.

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CIA Spy: Give me 20 minutes and I'll delete your fear of failure
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