Ultra-Fossil Empire
Trump is the vanguard of a new phase of imperialism, which is burning the planet to a cinder.
TL;DR
- On January 1, 2026, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Iran held the largest proven oil reserves.
- US military operations 'Absolute Resolve' and 'Epic Fury' are described as invasions of Venezuela and Iran, respectively.
- The concept of 'petro-determinism' is introduced, suggesting oil influences global events.
- Commentary on recent imperialist aggression often downplays the role of oil.
- The 'overshoot' conjecture describes a scenario where mitigation efforts are abandoned, and fossil fuel extraction increases despite climate disasters.
- The article proposes viewing new imperial wars as part of the same dynamic as climate destruction, leading to an 'ultra-fossil empire'.
- The 1953 CIA-led coup in Iran, which overthrew Mohammad Mossadegh and installed the Shah, is cited as a starting point for understanding US-Iran relations, with motives potentially linked to Western oil interests or preventing a communist takeover.