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A mysterious illness strikes the highest levels of American government, beginning with the president and vice president, both diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As symptoms spread, a significant portion of Congress and the Supreme Court also fall ill, leading to a rapid decline in leadership. Within months, the nation faces a crisis as the president dies, the vice president struggles for survival, and a third of Congress is lost. The contagion extends beyond the U.S., suggesting a global threat that challenges the very fabric of governance.

Michael Renner explores the escalating social, economic, and environmental challenges threatening global security. He argues that since the Cold War's conclusion, a dangerous combination of environmental decline, unequal wealth distribution, ethnic conflicts, and swift population growth has led to increasing social and political unrest, resulting in the potential collapse of nations. Renner’s analysis highlights the urgent need to address these interconnected issues to foster stability and security worldwide.