The Game of Dollar, Oil, and Interference... How Has the Petro-Dollar Made America a Superpower?
The article explores how the US has leveraged its dollar dominance and military interference globally to solidify its position as a superpower since World War II.
The article discusses the longstanding notion that America has never experienced a coup because it has no American embassies abroad. Citing reports from the Washington Post and others, it highlights that since World War II, the US has attempted to overthrow the governments of various countries nearly a hundred times, while also engaging militarily in many conflicts worldwide. It emphasizes that the US is often involved in global affairs, regardless of their significance, reinforcing the idea that American military presence is ubiquitous in international dynamics.
It points out that since the establishment of the US in 1776, America has engaged in wars for 222 out of its 239 years, highlighting a perpetual state of involvement in international conflicts. The article raises questions about why a country like the US consistently seeks to exert influence in all 195 nations around the world. The answer, as proposed, lies in the dollar, the paper currency that has enabled America to be a dominant force for the last 60 to 70 years.
The narrative suggests that the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency allows the US to maintain this influence and control, questioning the underlying motives for American interventions. It emphasizes the critical relationship between the dollar, oil resources, and military actions, indicating that economic policies tied to the dollar have sustained America's superpower status, while also contributing to its contentious role in world affairs.