With the anniversary of September 11, 2001 two weeks behind us and tension surrounding a possible U.S. attack on Iraq growing stronger – I have been wondering if the events of September 11, 2001 was more than just a terrorist attack.

After the attack on America that infamous Tuesday, it seems as if the world’s countries began to split in half, with the major nations such as Russia and Britain siding with us – and all of the Middle Eastern countries jumping to the other side of the fence. And now that President Bush is seriously considering attacking Iraq – I can’t help but think that our planet is on the brink of its third World War.

As history reminds us, both World War I and World War II began with a single event that fueled the already growing tension between the world’s nations, engaging them all in battle. I feel that the attack on America on September 11, 2001 was the one single event that will eventually begin World War III. Before the September 11th attacks, countries that may have had tension between them had no problem co-existing. Yes there were sanctions, resolutions and even battles between countries – but we were not on the brink of war as we are now. Only after the events of September 11th did the world’s countries suddenly act like passengers on a crowded subway with a broken air conditioner – and it is only getting worse.

Since the President began his campaign against Iraq, I have not heard a single speech by a world leader without hearing the word “nuclear” in their remarks. Just last week, I watched British Prime Minister Tony Blair face the press – and say the word “nuclear” three times. And just today, I saw on the Fox News Ticker that the Chinese Prime Minister said a U.S. attack against Iraq without support from the United Nations, “will lead to severe consequences.” So despite the fact that America was the country that was attacked on that terrible Tuesday – it was an attack that affected the entire world – and in my opinion – may have begun a global confrontation.

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, a member of President Kennedy’s cabinet said that, “Our actions today will determine the future of civilization.”

History does repeat itself after all.