Thugs and dictators drive world to brink; Tisdall sees hope in ordinary people
The Guardian's Simon Tisdall says analysts already call it a third world war, but the real power to change course lies with citizens, not autocrats.

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The Guardian's Simon Tisdall says analysts already call it a third world war, but the real power to change course lies with citizens, not autocrats.
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