Dominate South Asia

"After occupying Kuwait, Iraq has 20% of the world's oil reserves. It will use oil as a weapon at any time to launch attacks on our West." Bush said in a loud voice: "Moreover, the attack on Kuwait went so smoothly. If Saddam in Iraq is confused, he may lose his mind and continue to attack Saudi Arabia. Both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are friends of the United States, and we cannot give up on them."

The first thing Bush Sr. thought of was oil! After all, if there were no oil, what the powder keg in the Middle East would be like would have nothing to do with the United States. Just like the genocide in the indigenous countries in Africa, it would not interest the United States in the slightest.

An important industry of Bush Sr.'s family is oil business in Texas. He is very concerned about oil. Now, the economic situation in the United States is not good. If Saddam controls the oil resources in Iraq and Kuwait, if not Exporting oil, or reducing exports, will cause the international crude oil market to skyrocket. Even now, after the news of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait came out, international crude oil has been rising. This is definitely not a good thing for the United States. Inflation will occur in the United States and the economy will deteriorate further.

And if Saddam dumps crude oil on the world market, it will completely lower the price of oil, which will be a blow to the US oil industry.

In any case, this feeling of being manipulated by others to control your financial lifeline is very bad.

Thinking of this, Bush shuddered all over. He said firmly: "This is related to the vital interests of our United States. We have no other choice. We must support Saudi Arabia! We must send troops to Saudi Arabia to attack the Iraqi army! This is our unshirkable obligation in the United States!"

send troops! Bush Sr. is very determined that the United States will send troops!

Since the Vietnam War, the United States has had almost no large-scale military operations. Although it invaded Grenada, it was just a low-intensity battle, and now Iraq has millions of troops. Once the war with Iraq turns into a quagmire like the Vietnam War, the United States will be afraid of withdrawing if it wants to get out again. It’s not that easy!

After hearing what Bush Sr. said, the think tanks knew and wanted to persuade Bush Sr. not to use force. I'm afraid it will be difficult.

Presidential Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft first said: "Mr. President, now that Iraq has occupied Kuwait and controlled all Kuwaiti assets, we must now reach a resolution as soon as possible to transfer all overseas assets of Iraq and Kuwait to Make a freeze."

Unlike other major oil countries, although Kuwait got rich from oil, it did not rely entirely on oil. Kuwait relied on its own financial strength to make huge investments abroad. And now. Kuwait's income from investment has exceeded its oil income, which means that oil will deplete in the future. Kuwait will also continue to develop.

In recent years, Kuwait has allocated 10% of its income and transferred it to the Future Generations Fund, which is managed by the Kuwait Investment Authority in London, with total assets exceeding US$100 billion.

Kuwait's investment in the United States accounts for more than 20 billion of its total foreign investment, including various stocks, futures and real estate, in Spain. Kuwait is the largest foreign investor in Germany and is a shareholder in companies such as Daimler-Benz AG and Hoechst AG...

If Iraq takes control of Kuwait and withdraws all these funds in the name of the Kuwaiti government, it will be enough to launch a global financial war! It will drive many companies to bankruptcy!

Bush Sr. only focused on the military. If all Kuwait's assets were taken away by Saddam, how could Kuwait rely on to pay for the United States to send troops?

It’s not just Kuwait. The meager assets of Iraq must also be frozen. This should be initiated by the United States and the entire Western world should act in a unified manner!

"Yes, freeze all assets in Iraq and Kuwait. Paul. You are responsible for handling this matter." Bush nodded, such an important thing. It must be done immediately!

Undersecretary of the Treasury Paul Robertson accepted the task and immediately began intense contact. The central bank governors of major countries around the world were contacted. Paul asked them in the name of the United States to immediately freeze all assets in Iraq and Kuwait. Otherwise, they would be in contact with the United States. Be against!

However, after learning about Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, most countries will follow the advice of the United States.

"Where are our aircraft carriers?" Bush continued to discuss military affairs enthusiastically after making the decision to freeze funds in Iraq and Kuwait.

For the United States, aircraft carriers are a symbol of their military power. No matter where a war breaks out, the first one that can be used is their aircraft carrier!

"Mr. President, we are facing hundreds of thousands of Iraqi troops. If we want to drive away the Iraqi troops, we must fight a ground war." Defense Secretary Cheney said.

Driving away Iraq cannot be solved with just one air strike. Ground war is essential, so the United States must dispatch its army!

This is not something that can be done just by doing it. If you want to explode Saddam's anus, you have to prepare for at least several months!

"Yes, ground troops are to be dispatched. Which of our ground troops are ready for war at any time?" Bush continued to ask.

After hearing what Bush said, General Schwarzkopf, commander of the Central Military Command, had to remind Bush: "Mr. President, we now only have the 82nd Airborne Division in a state of war, with more than 3,000 people, and they are all lightly armed. "If we want to fight across half the world, we must at least have a military base in the Middle East."

Military base! Without a military base close to Kuwait, how could so many personnel be mobilized? When they landed in Normandy, they were also based in England.

This is the biggest problem they face. It will take only a few months to deal with these problems clearly.

"This is very simple. Inform Saudi Arabia and we will borrow their military base." Bush said, seemingly not taking this issue as a problem at all.

General Schwarzkopf frowned: "Mr. President, Saudi Arabia may not welcome us to use their military base."

Not welcome in Saudi Arabia! Although the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia is relatively close, and Saudi Arabia's military equipment is all American products, because the United States firmly supports Israel and seriously hurts the feelings of local Arabs, few Saudi people have much favorable impressions of the United States. , now, if the United States goes to station troops in Saudi Arabia, it will be strongly opposed by Saudi Arabia!

In fact, this is exactly what Bush Sr. planned, to station American troops in the Middle East. This is a necessary step to realize American interests! The United States must firmly guard the oil-producing areas and at the same time be on guard against the Soviets.

Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, may not necessarily welcome the presence of U.S. troops.

"Also, if we want to fight a just war and help Kuwait recover, we also need to get authorization from the United Nations." The Secretary of State said: "Mr. President, after all, the people there don't welcome us very much. If we can't even get authorization from the United Nations, If there is no authorization, it will be resisted by the local people.”

In later history, although Saudi Arabia agreed to the stationing of US troops, it also aroused public dissatisfaction in Saudi Arabia. It was because of this incident that the bearded Ben resolutely embarked on the path of anti-Westernism.

The food has to be eaten one bite at a time, and the work has to be done one by one. It is not that easy to complete.

"We have received news that the Emir of Kuwait has fled to Pakistan." After the Secretary of State finished speaking, CIA Director William said: "Perhaps, we can start from Pakistan."

Pakistan! Although the United States has wielded a big stick against Pakistan several times out of its own strategic intentions, generally speaking, the United States and Pakistan still cooperate mainly. In the war in Afghanistan, the United States also firmly supported Pakistan. Therefore, the United States If you want to use Pakistan, Pakistan should agree.

However, Pakistan is not adjacent to Kuwait or Iraq. Even if the United States stationed troops in Pakistan, what would be the use?

"We can rent a naval base in Pakistan first." After hearing William's words, the Minister of Defense's eyes lit up: "Our first arriving troops must be the navy. We can rent a port in Pakistan as a springboard so that we can have a place to stay. place. At the same time, our air force can also take off from there to attack Iraq. Then, we will mediate with Saudi Arabia, especially telling Saudi Arabia that Saddam will not give up and will continue to attack Saudi Arabia. By then, Saudi Arabia should agree to our stationing troops in Saudi Arabia. Even if we still don’t agree, we will It is much more convenient to transport the troops to Pakistan first and then go to the Gulf to fight.”

"Moreover, Kuwait will form a government-in-exile in Pakistan. When we go to Pakistan, we can also easily contact the Kuwaiti side." the secretary of state added.

"Okay, that's it, contact Pakistan immediately. We want to lease Pakistan's ports and bases!" Bush said categorically.

As for Pakistan’s rejection? Probably not, otherwise you are going against the entire Western camp!

"I'm here to tell you that the United States firmly condemns the invasion of Iraq and calls for an unconditional withdrawal of its troops. In today's world, such crude acts of aggression cannot be tolerated. We in the United States will use all means available, including the use of force, to Help the innocent Kuwaitis!" Early the next morning, Bush reiterated the United States' attitude to the reporters who came to the White House after receiving the news.

Bush's words are clear: the United States will never tolerate the invasion of Iraq! By all means, including the use of force! It is related to the oil security of the United States. The United States will never sit back and watch this crisis in the Gulf! (To be continued ~^~)