Civil War Fears
Comments express concerns about political tensions escalating into civil war or major conflict, often referencing US events like the Capitol attack, comparisons to Ukraine, and risks of broader instability.
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It might get worst if country gets into a war situation like in Ukraine..
Most HN thought things would escalate and would lead to a full blown war.
Policies like this may spark a civil war.
Because that would almost certainly start a war...
The stakes are high & war is in the air...Expect more of this to devolve everywhere.
Because there's a country with 70 million people on the brink of a civil war right on our doorstep?
You’re effectively saying a civil war is about to erupt?
As bad as it sounds but nobody's going to move a finger as long as they think it won't spread outside the country. Look at Ukraine- it's almost right in the middle of Europe and the conflict is still ongoing 5 years later. Many governments also understand how little their own citizens want their country to be engaged in some military conflicts thousands of miles away. The only chance for the country is its own people when they decide it's enough.
That can be bad for global peace.
This back and forth will continue to escalate into an actual civil war until both sides can come to terms with their misdeeds and meet at the bargaining table before the country is torn apart. The events you are referring to were inspired by violent attacks on the US capitol (as well as every major US city) only months prior.