Professor Warns UK Gov't Is Preparing For Civil War, Using Russian Invasion Threat As Cover

A prominent academic, Professor David Betz of King's College London, has warned that the UK government is preparing for the possibility of a civil war, but is using the threat of a Russian invasion as a cover story. The 2025 National Security Strategy paper notes that critical national infrastructure is a major target, and the government is taking steps to harden it against sabotage. Betz suggests that the real concern is internal, due to the UK's highly fractured and factionalized society, which is leading to growing apprehension about domestic conflict. He believes that the Russian threat is being amplified as a pretext to prepare for domestic unrest, rather than an actual external threat. Betz also warns that many European countries are on the verge of civil war, with a statistically significant chance of a major conflict breaking out within five years. He notes that it may be too late to prevent things from getting worse, and that governments may only be able to prepare for the inevitable. Betz advises people to avoid big cities if possible, as they may be particularly vulnerable to conflict. The professor's warnings are based on his research into modern warfare and the current state of European societies. His comments have sparked concerns about the potential for civil unrest and conflict in the UK and beyond.