Part 8/9:
The Ripple Effect on Global Economies
On a global scale, an invasion's impact could devastate economies worldwide. Bloomberg Economics estimates costs resulting from such a conflict could reach a staggering $10 trillion, fundamentally disrupting global supply chains. The potential collapse of trade routes and access to industrial resources would trigger cascading effects on global economies, comparable to the financial crises of recent history.
Moreover, the direct societal impacts would be inevitable, as everyday reliance on technology would falter. The global semiconductor shortage caused by unrest in Taiwan would affect everything from military capabilities to household appliances, fundamentally altering how societies operate.