While 2013 might be the year of a great war, there is no real, meaningful parallel to WW I. The 20th century was all about the final desolation of the major monarchies and the establishment of new governments.
It is not over yet. Russia is still struggling. China is not yet recovered. Egypt is in turmoil.
The next great war, actually already underway for 20 years, is with radical Islam. While the west is in the throes of Repudiation, casting off religion, much of of Islam is engaged in a battle for Restoration. The west has become the enemy in order to have a bag to punch while stirring up anger and disruption at home.
The writer got his daily quota of words but they are but so much speculative balderdash.
Bert’s three R’s........ Reformation, Repudiation, Restoration. History is largely about them and the 4th..... Rennaissance
Well said.