History isn't static - it merely reflects constant competition for territory, wealth & power. If Europe is left to those that cannot maintain it without a preceding holocaust, then at some point in time it will represent a prime geographic region ripe for conquest & exploitation.
Of course, we're talking 500-1k years here, but it isn't so far fetched to see reverse colonial actions taken from far-flung regions such as Australia. And when the new 'colonialists' arrive, the results will not be that different from what our forefathers did to aboriginal peoples in N. America.
“Of course, we’re talking 500-1k years here, but it isn’t so far fetched to see reverse colonial actions taken from far-flung regions such as Australia. And when the new ‘colonialists’ arrive, the results will not be that different from what our forefathers did to aboriginal peoples in N. America.”
You may be right, although it seems to me that historical timelines are compressing these day and what took centuries long ago might take much less time nowadays. So reverse colonialism might be the result, this time with missiles and nukes? Should prove interesting. I personally am thankful for the oceans which protect the U.S. on two and a half sides. Got the keep Canada from following Europe and keep Mexico economically viable at least enough not to fall into Communist hands.