In this episode of Colonial Outcasts, we’re joined by Elina Xenophontos to break down one of the biggest narratives circulating right now: that the United States is executing some kind of grand strategy to preserve the petro-dollar through global energy blockades, military escalation, and economic warfare.

We’re here to challenge that idea.

From the escalating tensions with Iran to the deployment of additional carrier strike groups, the so-called “blockade,” and ongoing threats of further military action, we take a hard look at what’s actually happening—and whether any of it resembles a coherent long-term plan.Is this 4D chess… or something much simpler?

We discuss:The reality behind the US “blockade” of Iran

Why the petro-dollar “master plan” theory doesn’t hold up

Military escalation and contradictions in US strategy

The role of chaos, miscalculation, and short-term decision making

How online narratives can overestimate state competence

If you’ve been hearing that everything is part of a carefully orchestrated imperial strategy—this episode is for you.