> I think we will see the modern small-to-midsize governments (e.g. Syria) that exist physically and legally within the boundaries of a nation-state also disapp

> I think we will see the modern small-to-midsize governments (e.g. Syria) that exist physically and legally within the boundaries of a nation-state also disappear Are you predicting that Switzerland* will disappear? Bold, if so. *Technically, Switzerland is not inside the boundaries of a nation state, but a larger political union (the EU). Being forced to join the EU would be equivalent for this hypothetical. So, are you predicting that Switzerland will be forced to join the EU?