Category: Economy

Will Silver Rise or Collapse When the AI Bubble Bursts? A 2026 Perspective on Recession, Inflation, and Precious Metals

“Will Silver Surge or Crash After the AI Bubble Bursts? A Deeper Look at the Future of Silver Prices in an AI-Driven Economy.”

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and I’m honestly curious what people think.

For the last few years something about the economy just feels… off to me. On paper everything is supposedly fine. GDP is growing, unemployment is low, and the stock market keeps hitting new highs.

But when I look at real life, it doesn’t really feel that way.

I’m not an economist or anything, just a regular person trying to pay bills and make things work. But the difference between how things felt 10–15 years ago and how they feel now is pretty obvious. Groceries cost more, rent is crazy in a lot of places, energy prices keep going up, and it feels like the same amount of money buys less every single year.

I remember when a normal paycheck actually felt like it covered things comfortably. Now it seems like people are constantly adjusting their budgets just to stay afloat. Even people with decent jobs talk about how everything feels tighter financially.

That’s why sometimes I feel like we’ve been in some kind of quiet economic decline for a long time. Not a classic depression where everything collapses overnight, but more like a slow erosion of purchasing power and living standards.

Some people call it a “silent depression,” and honestly it kind of makes sense.

If I had to guess where it really started, I’d say the roots probably go back to the 2008 financial crisis. After that, the entire system basically survived because central banks flooded the economy with cheap money. Interest rates stayed extremely low for years and trillions of dollars were injected into the financial system.

That definitely helped markets recover, but it also created some weird side effects.

Stocks kept going up, real estate prices went up in many places, and financial markets kept hitting new highs. But at the same time the cost of living also kept creeping higher. Rent, groceries, energy — pretty much everything slowly became more expensive.

So while markets were booming on paper, a lot of regular people felt like their money was actually losing purchasing power.

One thing that has become really obvious to me is how much the purchasing power of the dollar has changed. You don’t even need charts to see it. Just look at grocery prices compared to a few years ago.

Because of that, I started paying more attention to things like gold and silver. I’m not some hardcore silver stacker or anything, but I find the topic interesting.

Silver has always seemed kind of unique to me because it’s not just a metal used in jewelry or coins. It’s also used in a lot of industrial applications — electronics, solar panels, medical equipment, all kinds of technology.

So it sits in this weird middle ground where it’s both an industrial metal and a kind of store of value.

Now fast forward to today and we have this massive boom around AI. Every tech company seems to be racing to build AI systems, investors are pouring money into anything remotely related to machine learning, and the stock market is rewarding those companies with huge valuations.

Don’t get me wrong though, AI is clearly important technology. It’s probably going to change a lot of industries over time.

But the level of hype sometimes reminds me of past bubbles.

We’ve seen this kind of pattern before. The internet boom in the late 90s had a similar feeling. The technology was real and transformative, but the market still got way ahead of itself before reality caught up.

Right now it feels like something similar could be happening with AI.

A lot of companies are being valued based on huge expectations about the future. Maybe those expectations will be justified, maybe not. But historically when investors get extremely excited about a new technology, there’s usually a correction at some point.

Which brings me to the question I’ve been thinking about.

If the AI boom eventually cools down — or even crashes — and we end up with a real recession sometime in the next few years (2026, 2027, or 2028), what happens to silver?

There are two completely different arguments I can see.

The first one is pretty simple: recessions usually mean less industrial activity. Factories slow down, companies invest less, production drops. Since silver is used in industry, that would logically mean demand falls and the price could drop.

That seems like the obvious answer.

But the second argument is almost the opposite.

During economic crises people tend to move toward assets they perceive as safe. When markets get chaotic and currencies start losing purchasing power, investors often start looking for things that hold value outside the financial system.

Historically that’s where precious metals come in.

Gold is usually the first metal people think about, but silver often follows the same trend. Sometimes it even moves faster because the market is smaller and more volatile.

If you look back at 2008, something interesting actually happened. When the crisis first hit, silver dropped quite a bit because everything was being sold during the panic. Investors just wanted liquidity.

But after central banks started printing massive amounts of money to stabilize the economy, silver went on a huge run and eventually reached almost $50 in 2011.

So the pattern was basically: crash first, then explode higher later.

That makes me wonder if the same thing could happen again.

Another thing that might matter this time around is the growth of renewable energy. Solar panels use a decent amount of silver because it’s such a good conductor. As more countries push for solar infrastructure, that could create steady demand.

Electric vehicles and modern electronics also use silver in various components. So even though it’s not as famous as gold, it’s actually tied to a lot of modern technology.

At the same time, silver supply isn’t always easy to increase. A lot of it is mined as a byproduct of other metals like copper or lead. That means production doesn’t always respond directly to silver prices.

So when you combine all of that — industrial demand, monetary demand, and limited supply — it makes the whole situation pretty interesting.

My guess is that if a big recession happens, silver might drop at first along with everything else during the initial panic. But after that, if governments and central banks start printing money again to stabilize the system, precious metals could benefit.

Of course, that’s just my personal speculation.

Markets are unpredictable and a lot of things can happen — politics, wars, technological changes, central bank decisions.

Still, silver seems like one of those assets that could react strongly in multiple directions depending on how things play out.

So I’m curious what everyone else thinks.

If the AI boom eventually turns into a bubble and the economy slows down, does silver crash because industry weakens?

Or does it rise because people start looking for a store of value again?

Maybe the real answer is that it does both at different stages of the cycle.

Anyway, I’m curious what people here think.

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Economic Challenges, Shortages, and Rising Prices

In recent years, people around the world have become used to seeing shortages and higher prices. During the COVID-19 pandemic, factory shutdowns and global lockdowns disrupted supply chains that connect multiple countries. Because modern production depends on parts and materials from many regions, problems in one country can quickly affect the entire world.

Although many economies reopened after the pandemic, its effects are still visible today. Global supply chains remain fragile due to political conflicts, transportation disruptions, and high demand for certain products. For example, attacks on shipping routes and geopolitical tensions have forced many cargo ships to take longer routes, increasing costs and delaying deliveries.

Inflation has also remained a major challenge. Global inflation rose significantly after the pandemic due to supply disruptions, increased demand, and higher commodity prices. Although inflation has slowed in some countries, it is still above pre-pandemic levels in many parts of the world.

Current Shortages and Market Pressures

Several industries continue to face supply problems. For example, the demand for artificial-intelligence technology has created a shortage of computer memory chips, pushing prices for DRAM and NAND memory much higher since 2024.

Transportation and logistics also remain unstable. Shipping prices can fluctuate dramatically due to container shortages, limited ship capacity, or political disruptions. At times, container shipping prices have climbed to several thousand dollars per container, significantly increasing the cost of goods transported across oceans.

Food markets are also affected. Fertilizer shortages and supply disruptions can raise farming costs, which eventually leads to higher food prices worldwide.

Impact on Ordinary People

Economic instability affects average households the most. When prices for energy, food, housing, and transportation increase, families have less disposable income. Wage growth often fails to keep up with rising living costs, creating financial pressure for middle- and lower-income groups.

Because modern economies are interconnected, price increases in one sector can spread quickly to others. For example, if raw materials or transportation become more expensive, manufacturers must raise prices to cover their costs. This chain reaction contributes to ongoing inflation.

How People Can Adapt

To cope with rising prices and shortages, individuals can take several practical steps:

1. Increase income sources
Having multiple income streams or side businesses can provide financial security if one source of income becomes unstable.

2. Reduce unnecessary spending
Carefully managing budgets and avoiding non-essential purchases helps families handle higher living costs.

3. Learn practical skills
Doing repairs, maintenance, or simple projects yourself can reduce expenses because you avoid paying for labor.

4. Plan purchases earlier
Buying essential items when they are available—especially during shortages—can prevent future problems and sometimes save money.

5. Maintain emergency supplies
Keeping a small reserve of food or essential goods can help households manage temporary shortages or price spikes.

Conclusion

Global economic systems remain vulnerable to disruptions from pandemics, conflicts, and supply chain problems. While shortages may be less visible than during the pandemic, instability in shipping, energy, technology, and agriculture continues to affect prices worldwide. Adapting through better financial planning, diversified income, and careful consumption can help individuals navigate these ongoing challenges.

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How Much Cash Do You Need When the Grid Goes Down?

It is the final backup plan for a lot of us in the case of a disaster. A generous supply of cold hard cash to buy our way out of trouble, pick up as many last-minute supplies as possible or to acquire resources that are unavailable to anyone with a credit card in a world where the electricity is out and the internet is down. We frequently talk about having cash for emergencies, but how much cash should you have if the grid goes down? What will you be able to purchase with your doomsday supply and how long would it last in the first place?

One of our readers made a recommendation the other day to have between $500 and $1000 in cash for your bug out bag and at the time it prompted me to consider again if this amount makes sense. In my personal preparedness plans I have a supply of cash but I am always trying to figure out if what I have is enough or too much. Will it even matter when TEOTWAWKI comes and how can I best use the cash I have to survive?

Why do you need to have cash on hand?

You want to know the time when you will need cash the most? It will be when you can’t get to it. How many of you right now have no cash at all in your wallets or purses? I used to be the same way. I never had cash and relied on the ready availability of cash machines or most often the ability to pay for virtually everything with a debit card. How convenient is it to never have to make change or worry if you have enough cash when with the swipe of a card your bank account funds are at your disposal. This is a great technological advance, but the problem is that this requires two things to be functioning. First, the card readers and ATM machines require electricity. If the electricity is out, neither of these two machines works. The second thing is a network connection. If the network is down, even with electricity the transaction won’t work and you can’t pay for goods or get cash from your bank.

In a disaster, one of the first casualties is electricity. This doesn’t have to be due to some cosmic solar flare that has rendered the grid useless, it could be as destructive and common as a fire, flood, earthquake, tornado or winter storm. It could also be from simple vandalism or perhaps terrorism. A major fiber optic cable was cut in Arizona back in February leaving businesses without the ability to accept payments. When the electricity is out, you aren’t going to be able to access your cash via the normal means so having a supply on hand is going to be a huge advantage for you in the right circumstances.

Even if there is no natural disaster, you are still at the mercy of your bank. What if your bank closes or there is a bank holiday declared because of some economic crisis. In any of these situations, if you are dependent on access to money that is controlled by either technology or physical limitations like a bank office it is wise to have a backup plan should either of those two conditions prevent you from getting cash.

What is cash good for in a crisis?

I think there are two levels to consider when it comes to keeping cash on hand. There is the bug out scenario mentioned above where you would have some “walking around money” to take care of relatively minor needs like food, a hotel or gas. The second is for a longer or more widespread unavailability of funds. Let’s say the economy tanks and the price of everything skyrockets but stores are still open for business. Your bank is one of the casualties, but you had a few thousand dollars of cash stored away that you could use to purchase food, gas and necessary preparedness items for your family. In this scenario, the government is still backing the fiat currency and vendors are still accepting it as a form of payment. For this scenario having a few thousand dollars makes sense.

But what if we have an extreme event where the currency is devalued and is essentially worthless? Your thousands of dollars might only buy you a loaf of bread. Don’t believe it can happen? It did to the Weimar Republic after WWI so it can happen again. That isn’t to say it will, but you should balance how much money you have squirreled away under your mattress with supplies you can purchase now that will last and keep you alive during that same event. My goal is to make sure I have the basics I need to survive at home for several months to a year without needing to spend any cash. This way, if the money is worthless, I still have what my family needs to survive.

If we have a regional disaster where you can bug out to a safer location, your cash should serve you well. Of course if you are in a safer location, assuming electricity was working your access to bank funds should still be working. If this is truly the end of the world as we know it, how long will that cash you have be worth anything?

It is surprisingly simple to disrupt all credit and debit transactions. Do you have cash instead?
It is surprisingly simple to disrupt all credit and debit transactions. Do you have cash instead?

How much cash do you need?

So the million dollar question is how much cash should you have if the grid goes down? I always try to plan for the worst case scenario. My rationale is that if I am prepared for the end of the world as we know it, I should be just as prepared for any lesser disaster or crisis I may be faced with. The way I see it is if we do have a disaster, you aren’t going to be using that cash most likely to pay your mortgage, student loans, rent, or your credit card bills. Cash will go to life saving supplies and this will need to be used in the earliest hours of any crisis before all of the goods are gone or the cash is worthless. Once people realize for example that the government has been temporarily destroyed, they aren’t going to want to take your $500 for a tank of gas. They are going to want guns, food or bullets.

I also don’t see you using your cash to buy passage to another country, but that’s just me. I know there is a historical precedent for that, but I am not planning on that being something I realistically attempt with my family. I am also not planning on bribing any officials with cash either. My cash is for last-minute necessities and then it is back into the hopefully safe confines of my home to plan the next steps. For that I have only a couple of thousand dollars in cash stored away. I figure if I need more than that I didn’t plan well. Also, I would rather spend my money on supplies like long-term storable food and equipment than having a large horde of cash. With that amount, I figure I can make one last run if needed or be able to weather any short-term emergency when I can’t access cash.

Risks of keeping cash at home according to- bankrate.com

Planning to stash cash in your home? Consider the drawbacks:

It’s harder to track your money: Placing money in a bank account allows you to keep track of how much money is going into and out of your account. If you keep all of your money at home, it’s tougher to keep track. 

You don’t have FDIC insurance: When you deposit money in an FDIC- or NCUA-insured bank or credit union, you can take comfort in knowing that your deposits will be protected and reimbursed up to $250,000 (per bank and account holder) if the bank fails. If, however, someone steals your cash, or you lose it, it’s likely gone. Homeowners’ or renters’ insurance typically only covers about $200. 

It’s easier for money to be lost, stolen or destroyed: Unlike money you deposit in a bank, your cash at home can be stolen, misplaced or destroyed in a fire or natural disaster.

Some places won’t accept it: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many merchants shifted to cashless and contactless transactions, and some continue not to accept cash to this day.

No earning potential: One of the major benefits of keeping cash in a bank account is that it can grow, thanks to interest earned on bank balances. If you keep your money at home, it never grows. Your $20 is still $20 a year later, and that same $20 actually becomes less valuable due to inflation. The more money you keep in cash, the more you miss out on accruing interest.

What is the best place to hide cash in your home?

I wrote a post awhile back titled, How to hide your money where the bankers won’t find it that had lots of good ideas for reasonably safe places you could store cash. As I said in that article, you do have risks involved with keeping cash in your house, but I think you have just the same, if not worse risks relying on banks to keep your money safe and give it back when you want it. There are a million places to hide cash, but you can get tricky and buy a fake shaving cream safe to store several hundred dollars in there. Just be careful you don’t throw that away. There are other options like wall clocks with a hidden compartment inside that might be less prone to getting tossed in the trash. Your imagination is really all that is needed for a good hiding place, but I would caution you that you don’t store cash in too many places or you could forget where you hid it. This happened to me when I had hidden some cash behind an item that I ended up giving to my daughter because I thought I didn’t need it anymore. Imagine my surprise when she came into the living room and said, “Dad, I found an envelope with a lot of money in it”. I gave her a twenty for a reward…

What about you? How much cash do you think you need to have on hand and what do you plan on spending it on if the grid goes down?

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The Nightmare of a Cashless Society

‘Experts’ say a cashless society isn’t a reality in the near future. And I agree with that. Too big a percentage of money flow is by cash, from your grandma, who doesn’t understand banks, to the billion dollar industry of drugs, prostitution, mafias, tax evasion, etc. The list goes on. Cash is too powerful, for now.

However, this rant gravitates more towards the “I have nothing to hide” motto. How can people be so naive? How can people not realize using digital payments every one of your transactions gets recorded forever? That’s some 1984-level surveillance. From property sales, which makes more sense that are regulated, to the candy you bought out the vending machine. What food and cleaning products you buy in the supermarket, which brand of cologne you use, which clothes you like, etc. That’s fucked up.

Banks can share all these data with third parties, and companies can know exactly all your purchases and thus, your likings. They don’t need banks to share the data anyway, but that’s another topic. Somehow people don’t worry about that. Targeted ads are one of the shadiest practices capitalism has created. On a ‘lighter’ note, they can make you spend a lot more money for no reason, which is bad itself. But the fact that they have that info is worrying in and of itself. I have nothing to hide but I want to hide it. Period.

But even worse, governments have access to all these data. No government or company whatsoever should ever sniff over my bank history. That’s my fucking business. Governments and people alike don’t seem to get this. What if law enforcement decides I’m a suspect for whatever they come up with and search through all my transactions? For most of us, they’ll find nothing, but it’s an invasion of our privacy. How can people not value that privacy?? I don’t understand it. I mean, for now let’s use cash, but eventually you’ll be a suspect of fraud just because you use cash. The problem here is our society is adopting the “guilty until proven otherwise” approach more and more over the years, just to justify mass surveillance. Eventually we’ll have to declare to the authorities how much our shit weighs. Otherwise we’ll be suspects of poo fraud. Oh well, let’s hope we destroy ourselves first.

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Liberal’s hidden agenda: more than just your guns…

… the impending collapse of the US food supply system
will steal the food from your kids’ tables…

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Bellow are 10 DANGERS of Living In a Cashless Society

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The “Super-rich” Of Wall St. Are Preparing For A SHTF Collapse

Ever wonder if the “super-rich” of Wall St. are preparing for a SHTF collapse?

I promise you they most definitely ARE!

I have very close friends who own multi-million dollar companies and I can tell you that they’re also the most concerned people I know when it comes to what lies ahead for our country.

Maybe it’s because they have “more to lose”?  Or maybe they have their ear to the ground and know something you and I don’t?

The answer is “BOTH”, and…

Attention: The US is Facing The BIGGEST Threat Of The Century!

So pay chose attention because this video will change your life forever for the good!

Here’s How One Wall St. Giant Is Prepping For Financial Collapse (Steal Their 3 Survival Tips Now…)

Jonathon Johnson, the Board Chairman of Overstock.com (a company with over $1.5 billion in annual revenue and 1,500 employees), gave a talk in 2015 at a precious metals conference about the company’s insights into where the economy is going and what they’re doing about it.

The No B.S. Truth Straight From The Mouths Of Financial Insiders

Here are some highlights from Johnson’s speech and what you can do to follow their lead on preparing for what lies ahead…

“We are not big fans of Wall Street and we don’t trust them. We foresaw the [2008] financial crisis.  We don’t trust the banks still and we foresee that with QE3, and QE4 and QE ‘N’ that at some point there is going to be ANOTHER significant financial crisis.

We expect that when there is a financial crisis there will be a banking holiday. I don’t know if it will be 2 days, or 2 weeks, or 2 months.”

What That Means For You:

A “banking holiday” is a Presidential Order (passed in 1933) used to completely shut down banks – without warning – to avoid everyone panicking, pulling their money out and causing a complete financial apocalypse.

The entire banking world suddenly goes “black” and you won’t be able to view your balance… withdraw or deposit money… write checks… or even access your bank’s web page.

For how long?

Like Overstock Chairman said, it could be “2 days, or 2 weeks, or 2 MONTHS”!

So what can you do?

Immediately after a collapse and a federal “banking blackout”, cash is still going to be king (for a little while).

But if you don’t have it in your wallet, you’re NOT going to be able to go out and get it from your bank or ATM.

That’s why the super-wealthy always keep a stash of cold, hard cashola at home (in a safe) for emergencies.

If you have a fire-proof gun safe, that will work too (NOT a bank safe deposit box!)… and you should consider moving some of your savings into primarily $1 and $5 bills (stores won’t be able to make change as easily) rather than sitting in a no-interest checking account that you may never get access to once the SHTF.

Just stack those duckies up right next to your bricks of 9mm and get used to paying for groceries and other expenses with cash now as good practice.

Should You Consider “Alternative Currency”
During A Financial Collapse Meltdown?

Overstock has a very unique look on “money” when preparing for the “death of the dollar”…

“One thing that we do that is fairly unique: we have about $10 million in gold [and silver], mostly the small button-sized coins, that we keep outside of the banking system….  in denominations small enough that we can use for payroll.

We want to be able to keep our employees paid, safe and our site up and running during a financial crisis.”

What That Means For You:

I was late to the game on gold and silver because I found it hard to believe that anyone following a collapse would ever be out there trading.

Then I learned that the life-expectancy of a paper dollar is only 18 months in circulation – which makes gold and silver better for a long-term crisis.

Besides, if mega-banks and corporations are going to be using gold and silver for currency, that’s going to immediately put these small “buttons” into circulation and I think the education level of the average consumer is going to catch up quickly.

You can be sure that stores will begin accepting them in order to stay in business.

When I was in financial planning, we always recommended people take 10% of their weekly paycheck and put it into savings before paying for anything else.

I think that’s a good way to save and I’d split that 10% in half between cash in your safe and silver (and some gold) in small coins from an online bullion outlet.

But a word of warning here…

Don’t go crazy and start sinking all of your hard-earned dough into currency because there’s something even more important (and more valuable) that Overstock is also planning for.

Thinking Outside The Box For A Financial Collapse…

Here’s the continuation of Overstock Chairman’s speech…

“We also happen to have 3 months of food supply for every employee [+ 1 additional family member] to live on during the crisis.”

First of all, how cool is it that a corporation – who sees the writing on the wall that out dollar is about to come crashing down – is preparing to even FEED their 1,500 employees and their families for at least 3 months?

Crazy, right?  (And pretty damn smart!)

What That Means For You:

Overstock understands that when the economy collapses, food resupply lines will be severed and most people will be out of food within a matter of a few short days – as little as 3.

Grocery stores that haven’t been completely looted or sold out will skyrocket their prices and be forced to work on a “cash-only” basis.

The very best investment you can make right now is in long-term survival food – which is even more valuable than silver and gold coins in an economic crisis.

Not only will you be able to feed yourself and your family while others are starving, but it will be the most valuable barter tool you’ll be able to use when no one else around you has a single dollar to their name.

But this isn’t something you should wait and slowly save up for.

Overstock already has their food in long-term storage RIGHT NOW because they know that the “death of the dollar” could come at any time and it’s too late to build up your stockpile once the government initiates an “instant shut-down”.

I highly suggest you plan for at least 3 months of “survival food kits” for your entire family right away.

The cheapest (and best) resource I personally use is right here…

I have a full year for my family, but start with at least 3 months if you can.

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail, right?

Take Overstock’s (and other Wall St. insiders’) warnings to heart and follow their lead.

You don’t want to be one of the masses unable to protect those you love.

The United States of America, is on the verge of war…

Knowing About This Coming Apocalypse Is The Key To Your Family’s Survival And It’s Only Revealed In This Presentation

All Americans  Will Lose Their Home, Income And Power By March 17, 2026

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If China cut off all trade with the USA, what would …

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For decades, the economic relationship between China and the United States has been one of deep interdependence. China has served as the world’s manufacturing hub, while the U.S. has been one of its largest consumers. From smartphones and medical supplies to industrial components and rare earth materials, Chinese goods are woven into the fabric of American daily life.

But what would happen if China suddenly stopped supplying the United States?

Donald Trump was the first modern U.S. president to openly challenge this consensus.

Rather than treating China as a benign trading partner, Trump framed the relationship as a strategic risk. He argued, often against fierce political and media opposition, that America had become dangerously dependent on a geopolitical rival for its essential goods.

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America’s Dangerous Dependence on China

China is not simply another trading partner. It is the central node of global manufacturing, controlling production or processing in industries that underpin modern life. The United States relies heavily on China for:

  • Consumer electronics and components.
  • Pharmaceuticals and active drug ingredients.
  • Medical supplies and personal protective equipment.
  • Rare earth minerals used in defense systems.
  • Lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicle components.
  • Solar panels and renewable energy hardware.
  • Industrial machinery and electrical equipment.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans saw firsthand what happens when Chinese factories shut down and their exports slow down. Hospitals scrambled for protective gear, supply chains collapsed and inflation surged. But that crisis was accidental, so a deliberate cutoff would be far more severe.

President Trump consistently argued that no serious nation should outsource its industrial backbone to a strategic competitor. Most of his supporters understood this and the Republican Party is fully on his side in this endeavor. 

The Immediate Shock

If China were to significantly reduce or halt exports to the US, whether through sanctions, or export controls, the effects would be swift and would mainly affect the day-to-day consumer.

Actually, American factories would not suddenly switch suppliers. Even many products labeled “Made in America” rely on Chinese subcomponents at some stage of production. If those products were suddenly unavailable, manufacturing would slow across multiple sectors, with assembly lines forced to reduce output or shut down altogether. 

Moreover, automotive production would likely stall, while electronics manufacturers could struggle to meet delivery schedules as key components disappear from supply chains. Defense contractors, particularly those dependent on specialized materials, may face growing shortages that raise serious national security concerns. 

Retailers would also begin to feel the impact within weeks, as store shelves thin, backorders grow, and shipping delays extend from days into months.

The assumption that the United States could simply “buy elsewhere” overlooks a basic reality of modern manufacturing: China’s dominance in scale, speed, and production capacity across multiple industries cannot be replaced quickly or without significant cost.

When this happens, there will be a transition period until our country gets back on track. In such a scenario, the most important thing you can do is learn to be self-reliant, no matter your age. You can learn new skills, return to traditional methods or learn the Amish lifestyle, or take advantage of today’s technology to make life easier.

This is one way to do it:

Inflation and the Cost to American Families

The most immediate consequence for ordinary Americans would be a surge in inflation, driven by a familiar but unforgiving dynamic: when supply collapses while demand remains, prices rise.

The aftermath would be that electronics, appliances, vehicles, clothing, and everyday household goods would become more expensive in a matter of weeks. At the same time, pharmaceutical shortages could push healthcare costs higher and energy prices may climb as batteries and grid components grow harder to obtain.

Inflation, however, functions as a hidden tax on groups with the fewest options to shield themselves from rising costs: working families, retirees, and small businesses. Republicans have long warned that inflation hits hardest at the bottom and middle of the income ladder, a reality that becomes impossible to ignore during a supply shock.

For years, Trump’s critics argued that tariffs and trade pressure would raise prices, but they ignored the much bigger risk of depending so heavily on a geopolitical rival. Paying a little more today to rely on domestic or allied production is far less costly than being forced to absorb sharp price increases later, when alternatives are limited and control is lost.

Manufacturing Decline and Economic Contraction

As shortages spread through the supply chain, the broader economy would begin to slow down. Manufacturing output would fall, but not because Americans stop spending, but because companies could no longer produce what consumers were trying to buy. This kind of slowdown, called a supply-driven contraction, is especially difficult to reverse, since it cannot be fixed simply by stimulating demand.

Industries most exposed would include:

  • Automotive and aerospace.
  • Defense and national security manufacturing.
  • Healthcare equipment and pharmaceuticals.
  • Energy and infrastructure.
  • Advanced electronics and semiconductors.

When production declines, financial markets would likely react with sharp selloffs, driven by uncertainty and weaker corporate earnings. The damage may also extend into areas you wouldn’t expect. Retirement accounts and pension funds would take hits, while smaller manufacturers dependent on imported components could be pushed to the brink of bankruptcy.

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President Trump’s Strategy

Unlike previous administrations that treated economic dependence as an acceptable tradeoff, President Trump confronted the issue directly. His approach rested mainly on preparation and leverage.

Trade Pressure as Strategic Leverage

Trump’s 2025 tariff strategy was aimed at correcting a long-standing imbalance in the U.S. – China trade and reducing concentrated supply-chain risk.

The tariffs increased the cost of importing certain Chinese goods, particularly in sectors where China held overwhelming dominance. This did not stop trade, but it changed the cost calculations companies used when deciding where to manufacture and source components.

For many firms, higher tariffs made it less attractive to keep all production in China and encouraged them to explore alternatives, including moving parts of their supply chain to Mexico, Southeast Asia, or back to the US. In some industries, companies began splitting production across multiple countries to avoid over-reliance on a single supplier, even if that meant slightly higher short-term costs.

Although Trump’s tariff strategy faced strong criticism when it was introduced, many of the tariffs on Chinese imports remain a central part of US trade policy. Our country has maintained historically high tariff rates on Chinese goods throughout 2025, even after periods of negotiation and temporary truce agreements.

Supply Chain Diversification and Reshoring

Trump openly encouraged American companies to leave China. He promoted manufacturing shifts to Mexico, Southeast Asia, and back to the United States. His main goal was to reduce single-point failure. This “friend-shoring” concept is now widely accepted, but was ridiculed when Trump first proposed it.

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Securing Critical Materials

Another major focus of the President’s approach was to make sure the USA is not dependent on foreign rivals for materials it cannot function without.

Government reviews during his administration showed clear weaknesses in areas such as medical care, military equipment, energy systems, and everyday technology.

To address this, the administration used executive orders and federal reviews to push for more production at home and to reduce reliance on suppliers tied to adversarial countries.

This included steps to support rare earth mining and processing in the US, encourage domestic drug manufacturing, and secure supply chains that directly affect military readiness. The goal was not to shut down global trade, but to make sure the country would not be left exposed during a crisis.

The thinking behind this was simple: cheaper sourcing may work in normal times, but it becomes a liability when access is disrupted. Trump’s strategy treated these materials as strategic necessities, not just another line item in a corporate supply chain.

Market-Driven Industrial Revival

Instead of heavy government control, Trump focused on tax cuts, deregulation, and incentives to bring investment back to the United States. The idea was straightforward: once companies understood that rebuilding supply chains was a national priority, the market would respond.

With more time and consistency, this approach would have left the U.S. in a much stronger position to handle a major supply disruption from China.

How Likely Is a Supply Cutoff?

A complete and immediate cutoff is unlikely without a major conflict, such as a war over Taiwan. However, partial and targeted restrictions are highly plausible.

China could restrict exports of:

  • Rare earth minerals, such as neodymium and dysprosium, used in missile guidance systems, fighter jets, radar, and advanced electronics.
  • Battery components, most importantly lithium compounds and graphite, are essential for electric vehicle batteries, drones, military equipment, and grid-scale energy storage.
  • Medical supplies – including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for antibiotics and painkillers, as well as PPE like masks, gloves, and syringes, which U.S. hospitals still source heavily from China.
  • Defense-related materials – rare-earth magnets, tungsten, and specialty alloys, used in missiles, aircraft, armor-piercing munitions, and military electronics.

These actions would be difficult to counter quickly and would test our country. The most likely scenario is not a single dramatic rupture, but a slow escalation – export controls and strategic pressure. As a matter of fact, this is already happening through export licenses and material controls.

If China were to significantly reduce or stop supplying the U.S., it could directly affect you and your family’s well-being. That’s why, before this happens, it’s important to make sure your stockpile includes these essential products:

Making America Great Again

 Even in a worst-case situation with China cutting off supply, the US will not collapse, but daily life may become tougher and more expensive. The adjustment might be uncomfortable at first, but it can also push the country to face a problem that has been ignored for too long.

So, replacing what China supplies today will take time and steady effort. New factories need to be built, domestic production expanded, and supply chains rebuilt step by step. That kind of change does not come from government statements alone. Actually, it comes from people who are willing to work, learn new skills, and produce real goods again.

A more independent country can only exist if hard-working Americans step up. Machinists, electricians, welders, engineers, truck drivers, and factory workers will all have a role to play. Rebuilding the industrial base means valuing skilled labor and restoring pride in making essential products at home instead of relying on cheap imports.

For most American folks, this shift may open the door to more stable jobs and real opportunities to earn a living. Instead of shipping work overseas, the country can invest in its own people and skills. Over time, better wages and steady employment may help offset some of the higher costs.

Final Thoughts

The era of ultra-cheap globalization was convenient, but it left the country exposed. What replaces it might cost more, but it offers something far more valuable: control. An economy built on reliability and domestic production will demand effort and discipline, but it can also reward those who are willing to contribute to something lasting.

President Donald Trump argued that a nation stays strong when it works, produces, and stands on its own feet. Relying on rivals may bring short-term comfort, but it weakens a country over time. Therefore, higher costs and harder work are the price of rebuilding American industry and securing our future.

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The Recession Could Come in the Coming Years

Recent world crises and the resultant weakening of the global economy has left many fearing the worst. There is talk of a global recession, or worse yet, a complete collapse of the economy.

While it is impossible to say whether such a severe economic downturn is upon us, understanding how to survive a potential economic collapse (whether now or in the future) could save you and your family when the times get tough. 

WHAT IS AN ECONOMIC COLLAPSE?

An economic collapse is defined as a severe breakdown of the economy at a national, regional, or territorial level. It is a broad term used to describe bad economic conditions that are not part of the ordinary business cycle of expansion and contraction.

An economic collapse usually signals the start of a significant economic contraction, recession, or depression, which can last months or even many years.

WHAT CAUSES AN ECONOMIC COLLAPSE?

There are various events and circumstances that can trigger an economic collapse, which makes it difficult to attribute it to a single cause. An economic collapse can happen suddenly as a result of an unexpected crisis such as the onset of a war, natural disaster, political unrest, and various other events.

It can also be the culmination of a series of events or ongoing circumstances which signal a weakening and fragility of the economy. 

WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF AN ECONOMIC COLLAPSE?

The results of an economic collapse are equally difficult to predict, as the ripple effects of a severe economic downturn are widespread and impossible to accurately track. Some general and obvious results of an economic collapse are:

  • A rise in job loss and unemployment. 
  • Loss of value of investment markets which results in the average investor losing significant value in their portfolio.
  • Slowing of production, and therefore less new innovation, fewer startups, and so forth. 
  • A potential hyperinflationary environment in extreme cases where the cost of basic items increases dramatically.
  • An increase in poverty which can also lead to crime, civil unrest, and various other social issues.
  • Widespread business failures leading to shutting down of companies and laying off of staff. 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN ECONOMIC COLLAPSE

Preparation is key in order to successfully survive an economic collapse. It is important to not become too complacent when the good times are rolling, as you never know when the situation may change for the worse.

Follow these practical guidelines to ensure you are well prepared :

1. KEEP AN EMERGENCY FUND

Having liquid cash safely deposited in a savings account with your bank can be a lifesaver in times of economic crisis. First of it all, it will retain its value while market linked assets such as equities deteriorate.

Secondly, it will provide you with the best liquidity so that you can quickly access your money during a time of extreme need. It is recommended to keep at least 3 – 6 months’ worth of expenses in an emergency fund.  

2. BECOME DEBT FREE

The additional pressure of carrying debt if there is an economic collapse can put you in an extremely difficult situation. You should start working towards becoming debt free today.

This will reduce your monthly expenditure and will keep you from landing up in a precarious position should you lose your job in the future. Begin by paying off your highest interest debt such as credit cards and other short-term loans, and then move onto lower interest debts such as house mortgages. 

3. CREATE ADDITIONAL INCOME SOURCES

The risk of losing your primary job is elevated during an economic recession or collapse. You can mitigate the negative consequences of this by creating additional sources of income now before the bad times are afoot.

We live in an age of boundless opportunities to make money on the side remotely. You can start your own web business or do freelance consulting work.

Even if you have a great job, it is well worth diversifying your income sources and establishing other ways to sustain yourself. Even a few hundred dollars a month can make a big difference in a time of need. 

4. REDUCE UNNECESSARY SPENDING

Most people tend to spend recklessly when times are good and then suddenly try to adjust when there is a downturn or they lose their job. This is a big mistake for two reasons: 

  • Firstly, if you make overspending a habit in your regular life, it becomes extremely difficult to adjust your spending habits when you need to do so. If you practice living with less even during the good times, it will be much easier during a financial squeeze. 
  • Secondly, wasting unnecessary money on a regular basis means you have less to put into savings each month. We spoke about the importance of having an emergency fund, and living off less now can help you keep that fund growing for when the rainy day comes.  

5. MAINTAIN A DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

Entire markets and industries can deteriorate during an economic collapse, while others might be more protected. Maintaining a diversified investment portfolio will ensure that you are not overexposed to one specific asset class, sector of the economy, or graphical region.

While your overall asset value might still decline significantly, you will be more protected from the risk of complete financial ruin if you keep your eggs in different baskets. 

6. STOCKPILE FOOD AND OTHER SUPPLIES

During severe economic collapses, like the one experienced by Venezuela in current times, or the Great Depression of the 1930s, even things like basic food and other supplies can be in shortage.

Even if supplies are available, a hyperinflationary environment can make basic necessities completely unaffordable. It is always a good idea to keep a stockpile of food and other essential supplies (e.g., medicines, toiletries, paper supplies, tools, etc.) that can last you more than a year in tough times. This may also protect you from other crises such as natural disasters, war, etc. 

One step further is to learn to grow your own food. If you have a small garden in which you could plant a few crops, start learning how to prepare the soil and grow some basic fruit and vegetables. Not only will it make you less reliant on a potentially failing economic system, but will be an extremely rewarding process too. 

7. LEARN BASIC SKILLS

Basic DIY skills are invaluable during an economic crisis. Instead of paying someone to repair your car or fix your house, you can do it yourself for free. You could even earn some additional income by providing these services to others. Examples of basic skills that can save you money and bring great fulfilment during difficult times include things like:

  • Baking bread and making other foot items from scratch (e.g., pickles, jams, fermented vegetables, yoghurt, etc.)
  • Growing your own vegetables and herbs
  • Sewing
  • First aid and caring for a sick child
  • Mechanic work such as fixing cars, motorbikes, bicycles, etc.
  • Building and repairing household items such as furniture and shelves
  • Basic electrical and plumbing work
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8. ESTABLISH STRONG CONNECTIONS

One of your most valuable resources are the people who are close to you. When times are difficult, it is important to work together with close friends and family to overcome the challenges.

You will have a much better chance of making it through compared to trying to tough it out alone. Start building strong relationships with those who are close to you, like neighbours, friends, and family. Having the mutual understanding that you can depend on each other in difficult times is a great comfort. 

You can also practice the habit of mutual exchange (i.e., bartering), where you offer your skills in exchange for something that the other can give. This can help you circumvent the traditional economy and help you move more towards the “sharing economy”. This also reminds us of the importance of learning as many basic skills as possible, so that you may help others in need and receive their support in kind. 

HOW TO SURVIVE DURING AN ECONOMIC COLLAPSE

Hopefully you will be well prepared to deal with an economic collapse when it comes having followed the above steps. However, it is impossible to perfectly predict how a collapse in the economy will play out, and you will need to deal with the situation that is presented to you at the time. Here are a few additional steps you may need to take when you are actually faced with an economic collapse:

1. DISCUSS THE SITUATION WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD 

The very first thing you should do is sit down with the members of your household and discuss the situation with them. Go over your finances together and work together to come up with a plan of how you will navigate these difficult times together.

It is important that you are all on the same page, but also to know that everyone has their own approach and attitude to dealing with money. How you resolve these differences and work together will have a big impact on your ability to deal with the challenging times, and strengthen your relationships in the process. 

2. FURTHER REDUCE EXPENSES AS NEEDED

In preparation for a recession, you would have practiced living off less. When you are faced with an actual economic collapse, you may have to further adjust your spending habits to be able to cover your monthly expenses. In most cases, it is quite possible to maintain a good quality of life while cutting out unnecessary expenditures. Start by cutting out spending on all the things which are not necessary for you to live on, and finding ways to reduce the costs of the things you do need. Some ways that you may be able to reduce your spending include:

  • Cut out discretionary spending (i.e., stop buying things you can do without) like luxury items, new clothes that you don’t need, new gadgets, etc.) 
  • Reduce transportation costs by carpooling, using public transport, walking or cycling, etc.
  • Reduce housing costs by moving to a cheaper area, subletting out part of your house, or even moving in with family until your financial situation improves. 
  • Reduce food costs by cooking at home instead of going out to eat. Also refrain from buying too many luxury food items that you don’t really need and instead buy simple, healthy food. 

3. GET MUTUAL SUPPORT FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY

We spoke about the importance of building strong relationships when preparing for an economic collapse. Well, here is the time to lean on the solid bonds you have created by not being afraid to ask for support. You should also help and share your skills and resources with others who are in need. 

4. PROTECT YOUR HOME AND FAMILY

Extreme economic collapses and recessions can lead to social degradation such as more violent crime, petty theft, scams, and so on. This has been clearly demonstrated in Venezuela and is one of the reasons why so many citizens have fled the country. You may need to take action to safeguard your home and protect your family from criminals and other dangers during a severe recession. 

barter for goods

5. KEEP EARNING

If at all possible, make sure to keep the money flowing in. If you have a job, go the extra mile to prove that you are a valuable employee. You should be seen as the last person to be laid off in your employer’s eyes.

In the meantime, keep networking and working on generating alternative income streams so that you are not left stranded without any income if your employer does need to shut down. 

6. DON’T STOP ENJOYING LIFE

Finally, and most importantly, don’t allow yourself to be ruled by fear and sadness. There is no reason to stop enjoying and appreciating life just because you are faced with economic difficulties.

Be grateful for the things you do still have and keep having fun in the ways you can with those you hold dear. You should try to see the situation as a challenge on your creativity and flexibility, and encourage friends and family to come up with inventive ways to have fun without spending money all the time. 

CONCLUSION

Of all the disasters which can face a society, an economic collapse is one of the most challenging to deal with. Due to its nebulous nature and widespread impacts, it is very difficult to escape its effects. Being adequately prepared to deal with a sever economic downturn before it arises, and knowing how to respond when you are faced with it, is vital in order to make it through intact.

You will probably have to accept that you will be impacted one way or another, but the severity can be greatly reduced with the right approach. Most important of all is to continue living with joy and hope in the midst of the difficult times, and not get sucked into needless fear and anxiety. 

The Gold Standard During the Great Depression

More specifically, gold is a useful investment during times of inflation of paper currency or, paradoxically, deflation caused by either industrialization or a shrinking money supply.

For example, the paper currencies of the North and South in the U.S. Civil war had vastly different “gold premiums,” which refers to the differential value between a gold dollar and a paper dollar when the two were both in circulation. The South started printing paper currency which, basically, was to be convertible to gold dollars once they won the war. The South also was confiscating supplies with what amounted to paper IOU’s which, due to their defeat, proved to be ultimately useless. As you can imagine, the longer the war went on, the less faith people had in Confederate paper money. Confederate dollars eventually reached approximately 1/50th of their worth and, then, nothing, compared to real gold dollars.

In the North, the gold premium reached about 250% at its maximum, but every greenback was eventually fully convertible into a gold dollar, and the two fully equalized in the late 1870s. Paper money, after all, is far more cost effective logistically than bags of gold dollars. If you, hypothetically, spent the war charging $1.50 on average for your wares or services for every $1.00 you charged in gold dollars, then everything you got paid for in greenbacks would have been far more profitable for you if you held onto the money till 1880.

Gold in general is also prone to supply and demand as a commodity which, historically, has led to some odd results. In India, during British domination in the age of mercantilism, British taxation and exportation of gold out of India led to a lessening supply a specie in India. This resulted in massive deflation which increased the local value of gold exponentially. Indians who hoarded gold saw its value increasing year after year and decade after decade even as industrialization began reducing the real costs of many imported goods. This phenomenon makes economic data about India’s real GDP during the period and its PPP very contentious, and looking at just how much “money” was in the economy in the form of gold or silver would suggest that everyone alive at the Battle of Calcutta should have been starving to death by the late 1800s.

As far as the Great Depression is concerned, I would first ask you “Where?” The answer for Germany would be different than the United States or France or Argentina because of the complicated implications of monetary theory and policies in different countries with different systems. As a non-perishable good, gold and silver are as good an investment any. On the other hand, it’s not as good an investment as other appreciating assets such as fine art. And like fine art, gold was not used much by individuals for barter, but it was an asset you could sell to get money.

In general, though, had your family invested in gold in 1780 and kept it till now, it would have been one of the worst hypothetical investments you could have made back then. Even recently, countries with histories of high inflation typically will see people keep their savings denominated in one of the world’s major reserve currencies like the U.S. dollar.

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15 Countries Highest Risk That Collapse by Next Year

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“Collapse” requires definition. Here it means rapid, large-scale loss of central government control, major state institutions failing, or descent into widespread civil war and state disintegration within ~2–3 years. Predicting exact collapse is impossible; instead, identify countries where credible risk of severe state failure by 2027 is meaningful based on current trajectories of political fragmentation, economic shock, elite fracture, external intervention, and insurgency. Factors considered: weak state capacity, severe economic crisis (inflation, currency collapse, debt default), active or escalating armed insurgencies, elite splits, loss of monopoly on violence, humanitarian breakdown, and major external interference.

High-risk cases (elevated probability of collapse or severe state failure by 2027)

  • Libya: Persistent fragmentation between rival governments, powerful militias, foreign backers, and a stagnant political process. Renewed fighting or collapse of a fragile power-sharing balance could produce rapid state failure.
  • Yemen: Ongoing multi-sided war, collapsing institutions, and chronic humanitarian catastrophe. A political or military shock—renewed large-scale offensives, foreign withdrawal, or fragmentation—could accelerate collapse in the near term.
  • Somalia: Longstanding governance gaps, fragile federal-local relations, and an active al-Shabaab insurgency. Setbacks in international support, internal elite splits, or major military defeats could tip parts of the country into broader loss of state control.
  • South Sudan: Deep elite polarization, recurring localized conflict, weak institutions, and economic distress. Renewed large-scale ethnic fighting or breakdown of power-sharing arrangements can lead to rapid unraveling.
  • Haiti: Severe political vacuum, gang rule in Port-au-Prince, economic collapse, and limited state capacity. Continued inability to restore security or credible governance creates a substantial near-term risk of de facto collapse in major population centers.

Significant risk (not imminent collapse but materially elevated chance of serious state failure)

  • Sudan: Though a major collapse occurred after the 2023 military–militia war, the country remains at high risk of further breakdown, wider fragmentation, or long-term partition depending on conflict dynamics and foreign intervention patterns.
  • Afghanistan: Taliban controls territory but faces economic collapse, governance legitimacy deficits, insurgent pockets, and humanitarian crisis. Renewed insurgency, external shock, or loss of central cohesion could produce deeper state failure in certain regions.
  • Lebanon: Economic collapse, dysfunctional politics, and Hezbollah’s armed autonomy create risk of institutional paralysis, local state-within-state dynamics, and potential escalation into broader collapse under a severe shock.
  • Burkina Faso / Mali / Niger (Sahel states): Military regimes, insurgencies, economic strain, and eroding public services increase the chance of deeper state failure or de facto fragmentation if insurgent gains accelerate or coups produce prolonged delegitimization.
  • Ethiopia: Tigray war and other internal conflicts undermined national cohesion. Broader spread of ethnic violence or renewed large-scale interstate war could precipitate severe loss of central control in regions.

Moderate risk or conditional vulnerability (vulnerable to collapse given severe shocks)

  • Pakistan: Economic crisis, political instability, and tensions between civilian elites and the military create vulnerability; outright collapse remains less likely absent a catastrophic chain of events, but regional destabilization could produce severe governance failures.
  • Venezuela: Deep economic collapse and institutional erosion have created de facto state dysfunction already; full institutional breakdown or fragmentation is possible if supply chains, security structures, or elite bargains break down further.
  • Myanmar: Military junta controls much territory but faces an increasingly effective armed resistance and economic collapse; prolonged insurgency and loss of control in border regions could produce de facto partition or collapse in parts of the country.
  • Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Chronic localized violence, weak state capacity, and resource-driven armed groups make certain provinces liable to state failure if conflict intensifies or international response weakens.

Argentina / Sri Lanka cases: severe economic crisis combined with weak institutions increases risk of deep instability, though collapse into total state failure is less probable within this timeframe.

Key caveats and framing

  • “Collapse” is a spectrum: full territorial collapse is rarer than regional state failure, institutional paralysis, or prolonged civil war. Many countries slip into de facto fragmentation without formal dissolution.
  • Time horizon matters: 2027 is near-term; most state collapses result from multi-year deterioration plus triggering shocks (civil war spark, elite split, economic default, major external intervention, natural disaster).
  • External actors and international responses matter: foreign military support, sanctions, peacekeeping, or emergency assistance can prevent collapse or, conversely, exacerbate it.
  • Prognostic uncertainty: forecasting political violence is inherently probabilistic. The listed countries are those where existing evidence—ongoing conflict, governance failure, economic collapse, elite fragmentation, and foreign entanglements—produces a meaningful near-term risk profile.

Practical indicators to watch through 2026–2027

  1. Loss of government revenue or hyperinflation/currency collapse.
  2. Major defections in security forces or breakdown in command-and-control.
  3. Large-scale internal displacement and humanitarian access collapse.
  4. Significant territorial gains by non-state armed groups.
  5. Public elite fragmentation (competing governments, rival capitals).
  6. Withdrawal or escalation of foreign backers and peacekeepers.

Examples of typical collapse pathways (illustrative)

  • Rapid military defeat of central forces by insurgents combined with elite flight and international disengagement (e.g., scenarios similar to 1990s state failures).
  • Fragmentation of the capital into gang-controlled enclaves, paralysis of national institutions, and humanitarian breakdown (Haiti-like trajectory).
  • Prolonged siege/war between rival factions with foreign proxies turning the conflict into de facto partition (Libya-like).

Summary judgment
By 2027 the countries with the most credible near-term risk of collapse or severe state failure are Libya, Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, and Haiti, with Sudan, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Sahel states, and Myanmar carrying significant conditional risk. Many other fragile states remain vulnerable to collapse if compounded by major shocks. Continuous monitoring of the indicators above will give the best short-term signal of accelerating failure.

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The Truth Behind U.S Economic Collapse

You have to define “economic collapse”. The Bush Recession of 2008 was a serious economic collapse and came close to being a major catastrophe. The Trump Recession of 2020 was also quite bad and we experienced economic hardships not seen since the Depression.

So, what would be an economic collapse to you? Could those things happen again? Sure. As bad as those times were, it could be worse. I think the economic collapse of 1929 was much worse because we didn’t even have the tools or the knowledge we now have. At the time, Herbert Hoover’s solution was to raise taxes. No one would ever raise taxes in a collapse now.

The US has, through it’s history, suffered many major economic collapses. If not for the war of 1812 it’s possible the US would have dissolved as the result of economic crisis.

In the old days there were absolutely no mechanisms to ease the pain of collapse – no unemployment insurance, no CCC, no food stamps or welfare, no tax breaks or rebates – nothing. When the economy collapsed it stayed broken until it fixed itself, something that took a long time and a great deal of hardship requiring enormous sacrifices.

The first big collapse in 1819 changed the fabric of the nation. It was caused by land speculation, lack of any banking regulation and the crazy inflationary practices of banks that printed their own money. When the crash occurred, they refused to honor their obligation to trade gold for their worthless currency. In addition, the US government defaulted on 19 million dollars of war bonds it issued to pay for the War of 1812. The crash was precipitated by world economic woes after the Napoleonic wars and exacerbated by poor government polices and inaction by President Monroe. The impact was major migrations of people who lost everything, notably to what later became “Texas”. Without the collapse, there would be no Texas. It also created the understanding that the country needed a national school system and began the policy of the “One Room Schoolhouses” as an organized, metered and supervised government activity.

Other huge collapses happened in 1837 and 1857. In 1837 the lack of a central bank and any bank regulation led once again to runaway inflation and the lack of real gold and silver to back the money. The major banks in the US refused to honor the gold commitments again and there was no regulation of bank of last recourse. The panic was started by a worldwide collapse in the price of cotton, America’s biggest export and resulted in a domino effect of unemployment, stagnation and deflation. In those days, the US was a resource exporter dependent largely on Europe to consume our resources and when a recession hit Europe, it crippled the US. Once the deflation set in, the collapse fed on itself. There were food and flour riots by people who had no money for food and no jobs. However, at the time, the US was undergoing a technological transformation and railroads, steam power, industry, and so on began an explosion that suddenly employed people at good wages and literally saved the United States. At the same time, the Gold Rush began which caused migration and forced a lot of specie into the system that was starved for gold and silver. The sudden need for lumber, coal, steel and so on outstripped the power of cotton on the economy and great fortunes were made. However, no banking regulations or central bank was created to help solve future problems.

In 1857, the first worldwide Depression occurred. The US had rapidly over expanded to meet the needs of local and international needs and when Europe fell onto hard times, the newly invented telegraph sent the news around the world which caused rash financial decisions the were bad for the economy. The telegraph was the main cause for the rapid and massive collapse as all over the US people became immediately aware of the crisis, which allowed it to feed on itself. It was exacerbated by the loss of the SS Central America caused great panic because New York, the financial controller of America, was depending on that gold to pay off its debts and back its specie. The US still had no monetary controls, central bank and all the banks printed their own money, as much as they wanted, resulting in local inflation. The Panic of 1857 was remarkably similar to the crash of 2008. The nations biggest food supplier collapsed, precipitating the collapse of the insurance companies backing it resulting in the collapse of credit and the bankruptcy of many railroads. Midwestern farm communities collapsed as commodity prices fell to pennies. Entire towns went bankrupt, but compared to the North, which was dependent on railroads and supplies coming from the South and Midwest, the Depression was much less felt and helped lead to the Civil War by making southern politicians realize the power of their products and the weakness of the Northern financial system. Some banking regulations were put into place and all paper money 20 dollars and over was ordered destroyed to help quell inflation. There were also limits put on fractional lending. It became among the first time the Federal Government exerted its authority over the banking system, something Lincoln would expand during the Civil War.

One thing we have learned is that nations need strong central banks; there needs to be tight monetary control and that we are all interconnected across the world, moreso than ever now. The US has 3 trillion dollars in exports – 1/8th of the economy. Should exports fail due to world crisis, America would fall into a self-perpetuating collapse of all its interlocked systems. Unemployment would skyrocket. The other thing we’ve learned is that no matter how bad things get, they always seem to recover. People have to eat, they have to live somewhere and they have to move around. This means some minimum level of economic activity will always be supported.

One need only look at Russia in its current circumstances to see how resilient nations are economically. The US could sustain its economy through government intervention alone. There would be hardship but it would be cushioned. So a total collapse of the US is highly unlikely. The US can grow all the food it needs and can produce all the oil it requires. Based on those two factors alone, the US can survive any major economic cataclysm albeit at some seriously reduced circumstances and with enormous hardship, homelessness, migration and pain. In a major economic collapse it would take enormous national will to prevent a dictator from seizing power – will we probably don’t have. A dictator could command the economy with all the pitfalls that entails, but it would also feed the people and in the end, bread and circuses have always served dictators.

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