Eric Kramer, a seasoned Special Forces veteran with 26 years of service, brings a chilling projection of America’s future in his new book, ‘American Dystopia.’ Drawing from a career spanning over two decades, Kramer, through a fictional yet frighteningly possible narrative, portrays the United States two years post-collapse, weaving a story steeped in the experiences and insights he has gathered from the frontlines.
Kramer’s background in military strategic roles, including counter-drone warfare and advising international forces, heavily influences his storytelling. His time in the Asymmetric Warfare Group, particularly in Ukraine, where he aided local military efforts, lends authenticity and urgency to his narrative. “My career has put me amid collapsing states and brewing unrest, giving me a firsthand view of the precursors to national failures,” Kramer shares.
In ‘American Dystopia’, Kramer uses his direct observations from various global conflict zones to construct a realistic scenario of collapse in the United States, mirroring the erosion of democratic values he witnessed abroad against growing domestic indifference. “The last two years in Ukraine have reshaped my view of democratic struggles, contrasting sharply with the diminishing engagement I see in the West,” he notes.
This speculative fiction is intended as a stark warning. Kramer expresses concern over the casual discussions about potential U.S. collapse, emphasizing the catastrophic global implications such a downfall would entail. “The interconnectedness of global economies means a U.S. collapse could precipitate a worldwide depression,” he explains.
The book’s narrative structure features interconnected vignettes from varied perspectives—from educators to ex-military personnel and even influencers—capturing the widespread impact of a national fall. Kramer’s research included interviews across a broad societal spectrum to depict this impact authentically.
Kramer also delves into how regional divides might shape post-collapse alliances within the U.S., informed by recent electoral maps and cultural identities. “I’ve mapped out potential alliances and separations like the West Coast banding together while Texas and Florida potentially go it alone,” he elaborates.
Striving for nonpartisanship, Kramer consulted a diverse array of peers to ensure a balanced perspective. “I aimed for the middle ground, ensuring the narrative resonated—or rankled—equally across political lines,” he admits.
The book explores political and societal breakdowns and addresses the role of emerging technologies like AI and unmanned systems in future warfare. Kramer is intimately familiar with these topics through his military experience, especially during his advisory role in Ukraine.
Kramer’s ultimate hope is that ‘American Dystopia’ serves as a clarion call for unity and dialogue to avert the potential realities it portrays. “If people from both sides of the political spectrum find issues with the book, it has hit home. My goal is to unite, not divide,” he asserts.
Drawing from a lifetime of military experience and lessons learned in global hotspots, ‘American Dystopia’ offers more than just speculative insights—it is a heartfelt plea from a veteran who has seen the real costs of division and the enduring value of unity.
For those intrigued by the prospect of understanding America’s potential future from someone who has actively shaped responses to global crises, ‘American Dystopia’ by Eric Kramer is essential. Secure your copy HERE.