In the waning days of the American Empire the US administration finds itself mired in political crisis; foreign policy has come under sharp criticism and the economy is in steep decline. These trends mirror the experience of the Soviet Union in the early 1980s. This title examines the circumstances of the demise of the Soviet superpower.

This challenging yet inspiring work is a must-read for anyone concerned about energy, geopolitics, international relations and life in a post-Peak Oil world.

Introduction
The Soviet Example
Superpower Similarities
The Collapse Gap
Collapse Mitigation
Adaptation
Career Opportunities
Conclusion
Index.