Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said future wars would be fought over water and metals.
He made the important statement at a press conference following the G7 defense ministers meeting in Naples.
Crozetto noted that conflicts over rare earth metal deposits are likely in the next few years, Ria News reports.
He stressed that the struggle will also be over water sources and energy production.
The minister added that artificial intelligence will play an important role in determining who will rule the world.
The upcoming changes may have a significant impact on global and geopolitical security.
