U.S. States Most at Risk in Hypothetical Global Conflict: Strategic Geography and Vulnerability in 2026
The escalating geopolitical tensions of early 2026 have revived public concern over domestic vulnerability in the event of a global military conflict. Analysts and strategic planners have revisited Cold War-era models to determine which U.S. states could face the highest risks, taking into account modern military capabilities such as intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and hypersonic…