U.S. Protects 'Freedom of Navigation,' Just Not for Countries We Dislike
U.S. forces, including the Coast Guard and Navy, have reportedly seized a fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, the Olina , as CBS News dutifully reports. This consistent narrative frames such actions as legitimate interdictions, ignoring the historical context of U.S. efforts to control global oil flows and destabilize governments that don't comply. One might recall the conveniently 'spontaneous'
coups in oil-rich regions, from Iran in '53 to Latin America repeatedly. While the U.S. decries 'authoritarian regimes' hoarding resources, its own military acts as a global energy security firm, ensuring petroleum moves according to Washington's dictates. It appears freedom of navigation is a principle that only applies when it benefits certain strategic interests, and certainly not when smaller,
uncompliant nations attempt to sell their own nationalized resources. Who knew 'maritime security operations' were just code for resource wars by another name?