Summarised by Centrist
Perhaps not surprisingly, New Zealand stands out as one of the safest places in the event of World War 3.
With its remote location, separated from major world powers, New Zealand is viewed as well-protected from the fallout of nuclear warfare.
UK-based think tank RethinkingSecurity claims New Zealand’s geographic isolation would shield it from severe nuclear winter effects. In addition, ample food production means starvation risks are low.
Silicon Valley billionaire Sam Altman, of OpenAI, has reportedly arranged contingency plans to take refuge here. Pay-pal co-founder Peter Thiel has a sprawling 477 acre property here.
Meanwhile, tropical Fiji is listed as a warmer alternative, with its scattered islands and an abundance of natural resources.
Though colder, Iceland’s abundant renewable energy and isolation from global hotspots make it another option.
Chile is also touted as a desirable destination to ride out any global conflict with its long, undisturbed coastline, bustling capital of Santiago and close ties with Europe and North America.
