Is the Syrian War a Prelude to a Bigger Confrontation Between Major Powers?

Can the missile strikes on Syria trigger a global nuclear war?
Interview with Prabir Purkayastha
Interviewed by Surangya Kaur Produced by Newsclick Team,

Situation in Syria is dangerously escalating as U.S, Britain and France launch over 100 missiles targeting multiple locations in the country, in response to the unsubstantiated allegations that Assad’s regime used chemical weapons in Douma. With Russia warning of consequences, will the Syrian civil war lead to a confrontation between major nuclear powers?