If we consider past global conflicts like WW2 they were often preceded by global economic collapse. Once people starve, things become unstable and hawkish hardliners may step in to replace more moderate doves. War is then a way to deflect from leadership failures. Hence WW3.
I have no idea how it would be triggered, but do you people think this global economic collapse has set the stage for global war?
disclaimer: no politics intended!
I don’t think you can discuss the global political landscape without talking politics.
It was never just financial collapse -> war starts. Global politics drove war