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The idea of World War 3 has long been the stuff of dystopian fiction and late-night anxiety spirals. But with rising global tensions from the Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza-Palestine crisis, and Iran-Israel hostilities, to whispers of a China-Taiwan standoff, the hypothetical seems to be inching toward reality. Against this backdrop, one question echoes louder than ever: Will India’s youth be ready to serve in case of a global war?
Unlike generations raised on national service and compulsory enlistment, Gen Z is shaped by Wi-Fi, virtual activism, mental health awareness, and individualism. They’re often labelled as “too soft” or “too woke” for war, but that’s a lazy stereotype.
This generation is questioning everything from the motives of the state to the ethics of violence. Yet, they’re also the same group that stepped up during COVID, led digital revolutions, and showed up at protests and relief efforts.
We spoke to five young Indians from the fiercely patriotic to the proudly pacifist to find out: if World War 3 knocked on the door, would they suit up, sit out, or find a third way?
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What emerges is not a black-and-white answer, but a spectrum. For some, patriotism means dying for your country; for others, it means preserving life at all costs. While one youth is ready to pick up arms without hesitation, another sees war itself as the ultimate failure of humanity. In between, there’s a generation trying to balance reason with responsibility.
Gen Z may not march in boots the way their forefathers did but don’t mistake their hesitation for indifference. Their courage looks different. Sometimes, it’s in saying no. Sometimes, in asking why. And sometimes, it’s in quietly preparing for a battle that’s not on the frontlines, but within.
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