The Gas Cult: The Real Religion Behind The Latest War In The Middle East - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica critiques the current U.S. approach to conflicts in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the recent military actions against Iran. It argues that rather than demonstrating strength, the U.S. is clinging to outdated 20th-century strategies centered on controlling oil resources through military force. This approach, described as the “Wrecking Ball” Doctrine, involves dismantling state infrastructure and leadership without plans for reconstruction, resulting in prolonged chaos and power vacuums that adversaries are well-positioned to exploit. A core problem identified is the U.S. cultural and political obsession with fossil fuels, which has become almost a "state religion" within certain political factions. This fixation drives policies that prioritize securing oil markets despite the country’s decreasing physical dependence on oil, sidelining more effective intelligence and strategies. Meanwhile, China is portrayed as capitalizing on the resulting instability by investing economically in destabilized regions through initiatives like the Belt and Road, thereby expanding its influence while the U.S.