"Roper’s belief is that the United States is destined for 'balkanization,' where the country will break into factionalized splinter states as the economy collapses and social cohesion breaks down. Roper’s view is that the split will occur along racial lines without the liberalizing force of the United States government. This will have a domino effect throughout Europe as well, as far-right political parties are destined to gain power. He has written about the breaking up of the United States in great detail, including in a book of collected essays called 'The Balk' in March 2017."












