Professor Jiang dissected the underlying strategic logic of the U.S.-Iran war. According to the Professor, the current conflict is the practical application of the
National Defense Strategy of January 2026, which officially shifted American doctrine from "globalism" to a "Concrete Interest First" model. Professor Jiang argues that the primary goal of the war is not the defeat of Iran, but the
seizure and control of the world’s critical maritime choke points to force a global dependency on American energy, weapons, and financing (U.S. Dollars).
The “Double Blockade” and Acts of Piracy
Professor Jiang characterized the recent U.S. naval actions as a calculated transition to “state piracy.” He highlighted the boarding of the Iranian cargo ship
Tosca—where U.S. Special Forces reportedly disabled the vessel’s engines with direct fire before seizing it—as evidence of a new “Warrior Ethos” that ignores traditional rules of engagement. This strategy aims to deter China by demonstrating that the U.S. can cut off its 80% dependency on Middle Eastern oil at will. Senator Rick Scott has publicly echoed this sentiment, stating that even if the war is militarily difficult, it is “worth it” if the end result is the destruction of the Chinese economy.
The Fortress Technate: Moving to a Total War Economy
Professor Jiang noted that the United States is rapidly pivoting toward a
Total War Economy to sustain this global “Choke Point” strategy:
- The National Draft: Starting in December 2026, Americans aged 18 to 26 will be automatically registered for the draft to maintain troop levels in the Middle East and elsewhere.
- The $1.5 Trillion Budget: The Pentagon budget is set to increase by 50% next year, reaching $1.5 trillion to fuel the expansion of American “choke point” control.
- AI Surveillance State: To prevent domestic revolt similar to the Vietnam era, the administration is investing $500 billion into Operation Stargate, an AI-driven surveillance network intended to monitor digital currency, IDs, and social stability within “Fortress North America.”
The Strategic “Trap” and the Long War
Professor Jiang warns that this strategy is a “short-term solution creating long-term problems.” While the U.S. aims to create a “balance of power” in each region by fueling conflict (e.g., between China and Japan, or Iran and the GCC), this “divide and rule” approach is fueling a global rise in nationalism. Russia is already responding by setting up its own
North-South Corridor and conducting symmetric sabotage against global energy refineries. As the U.S. Navy becomes overstretched, Professor Jiang predicts that internal corruption, political polarization, and regional insurgencies will eventually force a U.S. retreat to the Western Hemisphere, resulting in the total collapse of the American empire.
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