The context is that WWIII is basically a foregone conclusion? If there is a hot war between the US and China, that proves that humans aren't fit to control the planet.
The only way this makes sense for people is if they are racists deep down and think that humans should compete like ant colonies.
Warfare is a total failure of management and society.
The human zoos of the future are not going to allow warfare or build up to it.
We have instantaneous global communication and translation.