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Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 21:17 - Jan 21 by DJR
I haven't actually voted yet because I haven't really thought it through but I think I would not be inclined to vote for the specific things mentioned. Indeed, perhaps it's not appropriate to single out one thing when there are so many issues troubling the World.
Whilst there are always multiple threats, the point was who the greatest one is. There is one thing I particularly wanted to gauge that is quite revealing.
Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 21:41 - Jan 21 by StochesStotasBlewe
Farage.
I gave a moment's thought to him. He is definitely a future threat but I don't think his current influence is sufficient to be one until we get closer to a general election.
EDIT: Also, his party's Russian backing would suggest the true threat behind him is actually Russia rather than him directly.
Certainly 'other'. Businesses causing global heating and sea level rises, plus our homegrown political class which is really top-tier bad in a world context.
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Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 23:16 - Jan 21 with 321 views
Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 23:14 - Jan 21 by ZapatasMoustache
Certainly 'other'. Businesses causing global heating and sea level rises, plus our homegrown political class which is really top-tier bad in a world context.
Very interesting. USA had been well over 50% but now dropping below it. Perhaps Trump backing down over Greenland having an impact there. However, the biggest thing of note for me is the first vote for China only now appearing.
My knee-jerk vote went to the USA, but then I searched (googled) for "which country poses the greatest threat by way of nuclear weapons"?, and AI came up with this -
"AI Overview Based on analysis from early 2026, Russia is considered to pose the most immediate and direct nuclear threat to global security and stability. This assessment is driven by Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, its rhetoric regarding tactical nuclear weapon use, and its massive, modernized arsenal.
Key Findings on Immediate Nuclear Threats (2026):
RUSSIA Russia holds the largest total inventory of nuclear warheads (over 5,400). It has repeatedly used nuclear intimidation tactics during the war in Ukraine, lowered its nuclear threshold, and deployed tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, creating a high-risk situation. Experts consider it the most likely state to use a nuclear weapon first in a conflict. Expiration of Treaties: The Feb. 5, 2026, expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia—the last major agreement limiting their strategic arsenals—is expected to trigger a new, unconstrained arms race.
North Korea: North Korea presents a severe, imminent danger to East Asia and the U.S., with a rapidly advancing missile program and enough material for 45-55 nuclear weapons. It has been expanding its capabilities with assistance from Russia.
China: China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, on a trajectory to potentially have as many Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) as Russia or the U.S. by the end of the decade.
The Middle East: A potentially renewed war between Israel and Iran in 2026 represents a major, volatile nuclear risk, as Iran continues to enrich uranium.
(Conclusion): While other nations possess nuclear capabilities, the actions and arsenal size of Russia make it the primary concern for the most immediate nuclear threat in 2026."
Edit: It could be argued though that Putin's Russia is supported by T.rump's USA ...
Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 00:23 - Jan 22 by Ryorry
My knee-jerk vote went to the USA, but then I searched (googled) for "which country poses the greatest threat by way of nuclear weapons"?, and AI came up with this -
"AI Overview Based on analysis from early 2026, Russia is considered to pose the most immediate and direct nuclear threat to global security and stability. This assessment is driven by Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, its rhetoric regarding tactical nuclear weapon use, and its massive, modernized arsenal.
Key Findings on Immediate Nuclear Threats (2026):
RUSSIA Russia holds the largest total inventory of nuclear warheads (over 5,400). It has repeatedly used nuclear intimidation tactics during the war in Ukraine, lowered its nuclear threshold, and deployed tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, creating a high-risk situation. Experts consider it the most likely state to use a nuclear weapon first in a conflict. Expiration of Treaties: The Feb. 5, 2026, expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia—the last major agreement limiting their strategic arsenals—is expected to trigger a new, unconstrained arms race.
North Korea: North Korea presents a severe, imminent danger to East Asia and the U.S., with a rapidly advancing missile program and enough material for 45-55 nuclear weapons. It has been expanding its capabilities with assistance from Russia.
China: China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, on a trajectory to potentially have as many Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) as Russia or the U.S. by the end of the decade.
The Middle East: A potentially renewed war between Israel and Iran in 2026 represents a major, volatile nuclear risk, as Iran continues to enrich uranium.
(Conclusion): While other nations possess nuclear capabilities, the actions and arsenal size of Russia make it the primary concern for the most immediate nuclear threat in 2026."
Edit: It could be argued though that Putin's Russia is supported by T.rump's USA ...
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Oh, if famously nonsense AI, made in the USA by right-leaning billionaires, says the USA is not the danger, then I definitely believe it.
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Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 00:27 - Jan 22 with 253 views
Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 23:31 - Jan 21 by Cheltenham_Blue
Fk me. As though 10 of you have voted 'Immigrants'?
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I honestly think that represents where the media and right-wing politicians have placed us. The fear of foreigner and what he is doing to the country is very real in many people's minds and why National Front/BNP/UKIP/Brexit/Reform have risen in popularity.
It is the same with demonisation of the poor and those on benefits.
Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 00:45 - Jan 22 by Nthsuffolkblue
I'm not sure it has to work like that, though, does it?
If Hull say we are the biggest threat to them getting promoted, does that mean they are a bigger threat to us than Boro or Coventry?
I get the analogy that you are trying to make and it has merit in of itself, but the threats are real.
For your analogy to really work you'd need to be clear that Hull has killed Ipswich fans, invaded and occupies parts of Sheffield, killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of their fans, carries out attacks on other championships side's infrastructure. Not only that, the are people who try to run for the ownership of Ipswich who have been funded to take decision in the interest of Hull.
Coventry is run by a crazy old orange guy who changes what they say they will do on an hourly basis, should be gone in 3 years. They have carried out an operation against Blackburn, removing the Venkys. A lot of people from Blackburn are happy, but the rest of the Championship think it wasn't the right way to do it.
Boro, in their red uniform, don't think about us much, and are solely focused on the championship not recognising West Brom, as the have intentions to reunify through occupation. Bad for West Brom, but not exactly a direct threat to us.
Whilst bad, the only one that has used forse against us is Hull. They sound like a greater threat because are already attacking us in subversive ways. They consider themselves in conflict with us.
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Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 00:45 - Jan 22 by Nthsuffolkblue
I'm not sure it has to work like that, though, does it?
If Hull say we are the biggest threat to them getting promoted, does that mean they are a bigger threat to us than Boro or Coventry?
I think we are slightly lucky just by ‘geography’. If you were living in Eastern Europe, Baltics, Finland I’d be amazed if the vote was anything other than 100% Russia. Let’s not be distracted by ramblings from the US, Putin has designs on the expanding his empire (and openly so). He said the Baltic states shouldn’t exist as sovereign countries. If we (UK/Europe) lose sight of the threat of Russia and lose interest in backing Ukraine, there is critical danger to the continent.
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Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 06:09 - Jan 22 with 113 views
Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 21:51 - Jan 21 by Nthsuffolkblue
I gave a moment's thought to him. He is definitely a future threat but I don't think his current influence is sufficient to be one until we get closer to a general election.
EDIT: Also, his party's Russian backing would suggest the true threat behind him is actually Russia rather than him directly.
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“EDIT: Also, his party's Russian backing would suggest the true threat behind him is actually Russia rather than him directly.”
A good observation there - and of course the link there is Brexit as Russia has interfered with politics across Europe backing anti EU parties in order to sew disunity between the bloc. Interestingly on a related note there were a number of reports of Pro-SCEXIT accounts going down during the Iranian internet blackout, so clearly other hostile regimes see Scottish Independence as being damaging to the UK.
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Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 07:27 - Jan 22 with 72 views
Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 20:11 - Jan 21 by CoachRob
Climate and ecological crisis by some margin.
Well this will certainly not be helping.
I voted USA, not because they pose a direct threat, but because they are emboldened the likes of Putin and and leading the charge to disregard climate issues to chase $$$$$. Put simply, I feel that all the other threats get worse because of the current USA administration.
Disinformation around climate action is surging just as threats escalate.
Governments can’t sit by in silence while public understanding is undermined.
Resilience comes from honest communication.
Time for a televised emergency briefing. MPs please sign:
www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...
Jamie Dimon, the boss of JP Morgan, has said artificial intelligence “may go too fast for society” and cause “civil unrest” unless governments and business support displaced workers.
While advances in AI will have huge benefits, from increasing productivity to curing diseases, the technology may need to be phased in to “save society”, he said.
Dimon said companies and governments could not ignore AI or “put your head in the sand”. The Wall Street lender would probably have fewer employees in five years’ time as it rolled out AI, he told an audience at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos.
“Your competitors are going to use it and countries are going to use it,” he said. “However, it may go too fast for society and if it goes too fast for society that’s where governments and businesses [need to] in a collaborative way step in together and come up with a way to retrain people and move it over time.”
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Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 07:53 - Jan 22 with 40 views
The knee jerk answer is USA but imo the correct answer is Russia. They are literally destroying under sea cables for European infrastructure on a monthly basis.
The US have wanted Greenland for 150 years and Copenhagen has under invested in it. Trump is a petulant child though and they already have a treated that effectively gives them proxy control of defending Greenland. So not sure what the current shenanigans really achieve beyond land grab.
Who is the greatest threat to the UK right now? on 07:27 - Jan 22 by Dubtractor
Well this will certainly not be helping.
I voted USA, not because they pose a direct threat, but because they are emboldened the likes of Putin and and leading the charge to disregard climate issues to chase $$$$$. Put simply, I feel that all the other threats get worse because of the current USA administration.
Disinformation around climate action is surging just as threats escalate.
Governments can’t sit by in silence while public understanding is undermined.
Resilience comes from honest communication.
Time for a televised emergency briefing. MPs please sign:
www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...
It was a very good question posed by the OP and my answer relates to the permanence of climate change relative to the other threats. Your point about mis-, dis-, and mal-information is a very good one and those of us trying to promote science certainly feel the affects of Brandolini's Law. The US administration is cutting jobs in science at an alarming rate which is likely to embolden the extremists.
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The worrying thing is, some people do actually believe they are a threat. 
