Do you really believe anything published by the New Yorker???
Besides all the other delusions and agendas the perspective these mental midgets might have is for sure 100% captured by fiat, GPD "thinking"...
China is also totally tied up with the US, be it exports or bonds. Russia has built up something that is very resilient, and that translates into staying power & influence long term in the post petrodollar world.
Yeah it will be tough for everyone, but at least the last shreds of respect publications like this will be gone forever!