[andruby]

I am a European and the idea that two superpowers would actually go to full-on war seems absurd. At least, I hope all sides agree that it is a terrible idea.

We haven't had full-on war between two sides that are "in the same league" since WW2. The cold war was tense, and there have been proxy wars, or wars between a super power and a tiny power.

When two sides are matched somewhat evenly, that's when the loss of life has been dramatic, as we've seen in both world wars.

I really hope I don't see a full on war between super powers in my or my children's lifetimes, because it would be brutal.

I mean, would we really see aircraft carriers and bombers in action? submarines? Will both sides blow up each other's satellites and create a Kessler syndrome? At which point do they start threatening with nukes?

No, I can imagine some power projection and rough play, but I don't think anyone is considering full-on war.