[sutekidane]

The US has a small window of opportunity before the situation reaches the point of no return. Once that happens, many nations may side with the new rising hegemonic powers, regardless of how barbaric they are, because no one will want to side with losers.

My recommendation for the nations of the world would be to consider the worst case scenario and plan accordingly. Cooperative Unions of smaller nations would be the best option to protect national interest in the long term, in a world dominated by the shadow of large nation states. Waiting for the US to wake up and provide the necessary leadership may not be an option for most, specially who are close neighbors to the two largest nations.