World War III Combatants

It is clear to me that this is World War III. I can't think of a period of peace with greater loss of human freedom and larger economic losses.

The guns and loss of life haven't come yet. They may follow.

But... who fights against who? Is it those behind Internet vs. the oligarchy like David suggested in March last year? or will we also have countries that destroy each other yet again?

China sure seems to be a player, in the traditional sense. They may have or may not have created the virus, but they did turn it into a fantastic weapon. With the help of the media, of the induced fear, and of leaders worldwide, they turned homes into prisons and have shown the path for others to follow.

Private companies like Google, Amazon and Facebook are also entities with budgets and power superior to many countries. They may also play a major role in this conflict.

Airlines have been very heavily hit. Will Ryanair do nothing? Quietly go bankrupt?

India and Pakistan might side together in spite of their differences. Will the US also join them instead of continuing its games with Russia? Will Europe and Russia be combatants or just part of the battle-ground to be split just like Africa. How about South America and the rest of Asia?

I don't know the answer to any of these questions. The idea of more lock-down and of an eventual war with guns scares me. I think we should focus on improving our way of life, and on limiting climate change without destroying freedom.