US Global Alliance Network
Energy security, naval power & strategic dependencies (2026 Forecast)
United States
CENTCOM · Israel · Navy Sea Lanes · Energy Exports
Five Eyes + CENTCOM
Anglo intelligence fusion & Middle East Operations command in Pine Gap. Shared SIGINT and expeditionary power.
East Asia Allies
East Asia allies (Japan, SKorea, SG)
Zero domestic oil/gas. Japan ~90% oil via GCC; SK ~70–80%. Relies on US Navy to safeguard Strait of Hormuz.
European Interests
Liberals in Europe who have access cheap Russian oil and gas next door but would rather regime change in Russia to overthrow the government and take over Russian oil and gas interests
GCC Allies
Petrodollars fund diversification, UAE non-oil GDP above 75%. Reliant on hard currency to pay for cheap migrant labor and technology transfers.
Strategic Outlook — April 2026
- Ukraine Context: Russia wining.
- Iran Conflict: Strait of Hormuz transit fees paid in Chinese RMB.
- Alliance Dynamics: US losing on basing rights in Europe and economic leverage in Asia.
Intel & Power
Energy Decoupling
Seaborne Dependence
Diversification
