The Illusion of Control Let me ask you something: What happens when the most powerful military on earth steps into a conflict… but the system it’s defending is already unstable? That’s the real story here. After failed negotiations with Iran, the United States is leaning into a maritime pressure strategy in one of the most volatile chokepoints on the planet—the Strait of Hormuz. On paper, it looks like strength. In reality? It’s exposure. Because while the U.S. can escalate militarily, it cannot insulate itself from the economic consequences that follow. Energy Shock Without Direct Dependence Most Americans have been told a comforting story: “We’re energy independent.” That narrative falls apart the moment you understand how oil actually works. Oil is…
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