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The planned break up of Iran

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Here’s a polished episode description based on Michael Hudson's blog post:

🎙️ Episode Description:

In this compelling episode, we dive into Michael Hudson’s incisive analysis of the escalating U.S.–Iran confrontation. Drawing from Hudson’s recent essay on Naked Capitalism, we uncover how America's strategic confrontation with Iran is deeply tied to control over oil-rich regions and global financial dynamics (nakedcapitalism.com).

In this episode, we explore:

  • 📈 The Resource-Imperial Link: Hudson argues that the U.S. aims to establish “client oligarchies” in Iran and its neighbors, consolidating control over Near Eastern oil—a cornerstone of American economic and geopolitical clout
  • 💵 Financial Levers of Power: We analyze how control over oil also translates into influence over vast foreign-held U.S. Treasury and private-sector investments, reinforcing U.S. hegemony
  • 🌍 Historical Echoes & Modern Strategy: Contextualizing these trends within the broader arc of post‑1945 U.S. foreign policy—from petrodollar dominance to the “America First” doctrine.

Why It Matters:

Hudson contends this clash isn’t just a geopolitical conflict—it’s a strategic economic maneuver aimed at reshaping global resource flows and finance. These converging pressures could lock the Middle East into a pattern of U.S. dominance, with lasting implications for international stability and economic sovereignty.

Tune in to hear a full breakdown of Hudson’s argument on how energy, economics, and military policy intertwine in this critical flashpoint.


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Content provided by Nick Shepley. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nick Shepley or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Here’s a polished episode description based on Michael Hudson's blog post:

🎙️ Episode Description:

In this compelling episode, we dive into Michael Hudson’s incisive analysis of the escalating U.S.–Iran confrontation. Drawing from Hudson’s recent essay on Naked Capitalism, we uncover how America's strategic confrontation with Iran is deeply tied to control over oil-rich regions and global financial dynamics (nakedcapitalism.com).

In this episode, we explore:

  • 📈 The Resource-Imperial Link: Hudson argues that the U.S. aims to establish “client oligarchies” in Iran and its neighbors, consolidating control over Near Eastern oil—a cornerstone of American economic and geopolitical clout
  • 💵 Financial Levers of Power: We analyze how control over oil also translates into influence over vast foreign-held U.S. Treasury and private-sector investments, reinforcing U.S. hegemony
  • 🌍 Historical Echoes & Modern Strategy: Contextualizing these trends within the broader arc of post‑1945 U.S. foreign policy—from petrodollar dominance to the “America First” doctrine.

Why It Matters:

Hudson contends this clash isn’t just a geopolitical conflict—it’s a strategic economic maneuver aimed at reshaping global resource flows and finance. These converging pressures could lock the Middle East into a pattern of U.S. dominance, with lasting implications for international stability and economic sovereignty.

Tune in to hear a full breakdown of Hudson’s argument on how energy, economics, and military policy intertwine in this critical flashpoint.


*****STOP PRESS*****

I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:


Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each week

If you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:


If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership here


Or


You can support the podcast via Patreon here


Or you can just say some nice things about it here


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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