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I think that is the obvious perspective and I agree that makes most sense about controlling resources. But think you and Bodger are both downplaying the significance of being able to hold the Iranians in check. Iran is pivotal to Middle Eastern politics. If Trump can control them to a greater extent that makes for some massive bargaining power right across the global stage.

The big fight is really US Vs China. So tying up the rare earth minerals in Greenland and the oil in Venezuela makes obvious sense but the middle east is also massively important. US and China will both want whatever they can get from the region in my opinion. India holds the key to preventing Chinese expansion if they were ever to invade Taiwan. Modi is a Hindu nationalist currently going along with US preferences regarding Russia. It's all just speculation on my part but basic allies would be

US, Israel, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, Canada, Scandinavian countries,

Vs

China, Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea,


And then probably but not definitely India, Pakistan, Venezuela now, with the US

Which leaves South America, Africa and the rest of middle east to pick a side.

Saudi would go US, but what about the rest?

It's interesting to me to think about this sort of thing.