Opening Brief: The Shadow of American Collapse
In the year 20XX, the United States of America, the world’s most dominant superpower, has descended into chaos. What began as political discord spiraled into full-scale civil war, tearing apart the very fabric of the Union. The brutality of this conflict is unprecedented in modern history. Factional militias, rogue military units, and ideological armies wage war across the entirety of the continental United States. An extraordinarily armed civilian population has turned urban combat into a nightmarish quagmire, with neighborhood blockades, snipers, and improvised explosives making every city street a potential battlefield. Rampant organized crime and lawless opportunists add another layer of danger, creating zones of utter anarchy where survival hinges on violence and desperation. Cities burn, supply chains are severed, and millions of civilians are caught in the crossfire. The federal government’s authority is fractured, and no single faction has emerged as dominant.
International observers report widespread atrocities. Major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago have become battlegrounds where airstrikes, drone warfare, and urban combat are commonplace. Refugee flows have overwhelmed neighboring nations, destabilizing borders and stretching humanitarian resources to their breaking point. The U.S. nuclear arsenal remains under fragmented control, with various factions laying claim to portions of the country’s strategic stockpiles, raising fears of a catastrophic escalation.
The American military, once the guarantor of global stability, has splintered. Overseas assets are abandoned or commandeered by local allies. American bases across the globe, from Okinawa to Ramstein, are left under-defended, their resources insufficient to support allied forces. Carrier groups are stranded without orders, while combatants in the civil war attempt to recall soldiers stationed abroad to bolster their own sides. The once-mighty U.S. Navy no longer patrols international waters, and critical global trade routes are vulnerable to piracy and interdiction.
For America’s allies, the reality is stark: no help is coming. The treaties and assurances once bolstered by American strength are now hollow promises. NATO is in disarray, its most powerful member consumed by internal strife.
For America’s adversaries, the time to act is now. Without the United States to counter their ambitions, nations previously held in check by American intervention are free to pursue aggressive agendas. The collapse of the global hegemon has created a vacuum that must be filled. The international order as it has existed for decades is crumbling.
In this new world, survival and dominance are no longer predicated on allegiance to a single superpower. Each nation must chart its own course, forming new alliances, securing critical resources, and exploiting opportunities presented by the U.S.’s collapse. The stakes are existential. The balance of power is shifting, and the decisions made now will shape the next century.
Nations must grapple with critical questions:
For America’s allies: How do you protect your interests in a world without U.S. support? Who can you trust when former allies are vying for survival? How will you ensure the security of your nation and your people?
For America’s adversaries: How can you capitalize on the absence of American opposition? What risks must you manage to achieve your objectives without drawing the ire of rising coalitions?
For neutral nations: How can you maintain your autonomy amidst the chaos? Will neutrality protect you, or will it leave you vulnerable?
This is not merely a moment of survival but one of opportunity. Old grievances can be settled. Long-standing ambitions can be realized. But every action carries risk. With America’s implosion, the world has entered a new era of uncertainty. Diplomacy, strategy, and resolve will determine the shape of the emerging world order.
The collapse of the United States is not just the end of an era; it is the beginning of a new struggle for supremacy, stability, and survival. You, the delegates, must navigate this turbulent landscape to secure your nation’s future.
You are the decision-makers, the strategists, and the architects of your nation’s destiny. In the coming sessions, you will face scenarios that test your resolve, challenge your alliances, and force you to make difficult choices. Remember: the world is watching, and history will judge you not only by what you achieve but by the costs of your actions.
Good luck. The fate of the world rests in your hands.
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