Reborn Capital Empire

?Chapter 546 Middle East Grand Strategy

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"It's a pity that the Kirkuk oil field with larger reserves is located in northern Iraq and is controlled by Kurdish armed forces, otherwise it will be easier for you to take down Majinu!" David Rubinstein sighed.

Iraq's oil resources are divided into two parts, the southern and northern parts. The five major oil fields in the south are Rumaila, Silguna, Majinu, East Baghdad and Zubair. The reserves are 17.8 billion barrels, 13 billion barrels, 12.6 billion barrels, 8 billion barrels and 4.5 billion barrels, of which Rumaila is the fifth largest oil field in the world. Northern Iraq has relatively few oil resources, accounting for about 20% of the proven reserves. The largest oil field is the Kirkuk oil field, which is second only to Rumaila with a total reserves of 24.4 tons and is the sixth largest oil field in the world.

After listening to Rubinstein's words, Guo Shouyun nodded slightly and did not speak.

Putting Kurdish forces in control of the Kirkuk oil field is part of America's grand strategy in the Middle East. The purpose is to use oil as a fund to support the establishment of the Kurdish state.

The core strategy of the United States in the Middle East is to protect Israel, divide the Arab world, and control the oil in the Middle East, thereby maintaining the economic hegemony of the "Petrodollar".

Today, Israel in the Middle East is weak. Although the Arab world no longer has the unity and strength of the four Middle East wars, new hostile groups have begun to form. This group is the anti-American anti-Israel group composed of Iran, Turkey, Iraq and Syria.

Iran and Israel are old enemies, and they are clamoring for each other to wipe each other off the map. Although there is no Sa-Da-M in Iraq, the pro-Iranian Ye faction clearly has an advantage and is also in the Iranian camp. Since Turkey's new foreign minister took office last year, it has publicly declared that it wants to restore the glory of the Ottoman Turkish Empire and promote its politics and culture to the surrounding countries.

Not to mention the Syrian government, it has participated in four Middle East wars, and now the territory of the Golan Heights is still occupied by Israel, and the two sides have a big hatred. An anti-US and anti-Israel crescent force has formed, which greatly threatens Israel and the US's grand strategy in the Middle East.

From the perspective of Kurdish armed forces, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran all have Kurds, and the Kurds have a strong desire to establish an independent state. The founding of the Kurds will inevitably lead to violent conflicts with the four countries of Iraq and Turkey, and the Kurdish national founding movement will inevitably lead to wars and disrupt the normal development of the four countries.

Israel has Kurds to share the pressure of the four countries for him, and the security situation will be greatly improved. Once the Kurds succeed in establishing their country, in order to resist external pressure, they will turn to the United States in an all-round way. At this time, the United States has the strategic fulcrum composed of Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the Kurds, and has the capital to confront the Russian-backed Group of Four.

Moreover, 30 million Kurds are enough to provide a deep human foundation for the establishment of the Kurdish state.

Of course, the U.S. Kurdish strategy has only just begun. In order to avoid greater resistance due to the "dividing Iraq", it is far less naked than it will be in the future. However, it can be seen from the US military's intention to let Dehuk and Erbil go, that this strategy has already begun to work.

When thinking of Kirkuk, Guo Shouyun thinks of BP, which is British Petroleum. It was responsible for the operation of this oil field later.

I have to admit that the old gentleman in England has fallen. But the colonization of the Middle East for nearly a hundred years has laid a solid foundation. It was able to transport Kirkuk oil through ports in Syria and Turkey. It can be seen that BP has a network of contacts here. In contrast, Unocal is not even a star. Even if Guo Shouyun is determined, he will not be able to achieve the level of British Petroleum in a short time.

And instead of spending so much effort here, for Kirkuk's 200,000 barrels per day, and under the threat of war, there is a possibility of lowering the oil at any time, it is better to use your foreknowledge to make money from the capital market, Buy mature oil fields directly in the US, Canada, Gulf of Mexico and more. While the capital cost is higher, the political cost is correspondingly lower.

"Mr. Guo, Mr. Guo? What are you thinking, so fascinated!"

"It's nothing, it's just a personal matter. Anything?"

"Let's go, it's time to cut the cake. It's hard to come here, why don't you want to eat a piece!"

Guo Shouyun nodded and walked to the front with David Rubinstein. Everyone shared the cake, drank and chatted, and at about a quarter past nine in the evening, they each said their goodbyes, and Guo Shouyun was no exception.

The closest to Crawford Farm is Crawford Town, which has a population of no more than 1,000 households. Naturally, none of these giants who participated in today's birthday dinner would choose to live in a town with poor conditions. Instead, they returned to Austin, the capital of Texas, 160 kilometers away by helicopter or their respective luxury cars.

Because of Karl Rove's parting explanation, Guo Shouyun did not leave immediately after returning to Austin. But after waiting for three days, I met President Bush who was going to return to Washington from here.

"Mr President!"

"I'm very grateful to Mr. Guo for coming to my father's birthday party in person. In addition, he asked me to tell you that he liked the birthday gift you gave."

"It is also my honor to be liked by Mr. Bush!"

After a few simple courtesies, the two released their right hands in unison.

"Please sit down!"

"thanks!"

"Carl said that Mr. Guo likes tea, so I had some specially prepared!"

Karl Rove, who was mentioned, just smiled and sat beside him without making a sound.

"Mr. President has a heart!"

The two gestured to each other and took a sip from their cups. "I heard that Neil talked about Unocal's financing. Congratulations to Mr. Guo. With the support of huge funds, Unocal's development will definitely go a step further."

"Thank you. Speaking of which, it would be thanks to Mr. Neal's support, otherwise things wouldn't have gone so well."

After Bush Jr. smiled, the conversation changed, "I wonder what Mr. Guo thinks about the current US economy?"

"The tax cut policy implemented by Mr. President after taking office, as well as macro-control and micro-autonomous loose monetary policy, have provided a strong boost to the development of the US economy. From 2001 to the present, the average annual GDP growth rate of the US is 3.5%, and the unemployment rate is 4.9%. %, and a huge surplus in government revenue. This reverses the slump in the U.S. stock market, high unemployment, high trade deficit, and sluggish investment at the end of President Clinton’s presidency.”

"...Moreover, the two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan stabilized the concerns of the people after 9/11, which has effectively enhanced the status of the United States in the world. These series of achievements are closely related to Mr. President's efforts. I think , if Mr. President wants to be re-elected, many people, including me, will support it!"

Guo Shouyun's last sentence emphasized that he clearly expressed his attitude and made the smile on Bush Jr.'s face even wider.

In fact, what he wanted most was Guo Shouyun's words. Because his attitude represents the attitude of almost half of Silicon Valley. Being able to get the support of Guo Shouyun will be of great help to his re-election.

"It is my honor to receive such a commendation from Mr. Guo!"

"This is what Mr. President deserves. And I think anyone who knows the current situation in the United States will hold the same view." Guo Shouyun hypocritically even despised himself. But there is no way, if you want to get what you want, sometimes you have to say something against your heart!

If it is not without desires, who can truly be themselves without worries!

Bush smiled and nodded, "Listen to Carl, Mr. Guo is very interested in Iraq's oil resources!"

When he finally heard what he cared about most, Guo Shouyun cheered up, "Unocal is now the fourth largest oil company in the United States, and of course is interested in Iraqi oil resources with rich oil and gas reserves!"

"Listen to the tone, Mr. Guo already has a goal?"

"Mr. President is very intelligent. Yes, we are currently studying the information of the Majinu oil field!"

"Maginu?"

Bush frowned slightly. Before he himself ran for president, he founded the Bush Energy Company. Although it closed down due to poor management, he has been in this business for many years, and he has little experience with the international energy market, especially the world's second largest oil-producing country. bit understand. What's more, this time the fight against Iraq is for oil, so I know more.

"Mr. President, the four major oil fields in Iraq, Rumaila, Kirkuk, Sirgun, Majinu. The British are coveting Kirkuk, Exxon Mobil wants Rumaila, Chevronde Skoo intends to take Silguna, and it is not too much for us Unocal to share Majinu!"

He doesn't care whether BP has contacted Kirkuk or not.

"How did Mr. Guo get this information?"

"Hehe, although I am not as busy as Mr. President~www.wuxiaspot.com~, I have never let go of my attention to the oil industry, especially my peers like Exxon Mobil, who are the focus of attention. This news is naturally well-informed. Some."

Bush smiled and nodded.

"Mr. Guo seems to have forgotten Shell, Dorda and ConocoPhillips!"

"It was the American army who took down Iraq, and our American companies and people also contributed to the military spending. Naturally, our own people should share the biggest part of the profits. Giving Kirkuk, the sixth largest oil field in the world, to the British has already shown us. sincerity. As for Shell and Dolda, as well as oil companies in other countries, why should we care? If they insist on joining in, give them a part of the oil fields of Halfaya and Nasiriyah. As for ConocoPhillips , I think they will be more interested in the East Baghdad oil field!"

"It seems that Mr. Guo has calculated everything!"

"I am the chairman of Unocal, and naturally I have to think about the benefits of Unocal shareholders!"

Guo Shouyun deliberately emphasized the word "shareholder" to remind the other party that Unocal is now in the same boat as the Bush family. We all share common interests and weal and woe!