If you have read some history, you will know that vassal nations do not fare well after the decline or collapse of the empire who is propping them up. This is especially true for vassals which are are surrounded by traditionally hostile neighbors or owe their stature to being faithful outposts of the empire in decline. With that in mind, let us talk about the likely fate of three nations who owe their current international status to being faithful vassal states of the American empire. As many of you already know, the American empire (at least in its current form) has been on a path of rapid decline for the past 15 years. While we can argue about the mix of reasons and their contribution to the process, it is hard to hide that this decline is both significant and widespread- affecting everything from internal social stability to ability to project military power.
A good article looking for something like this as a point of conversation!!