Have you ever stopped to wonder why the world seems locked in an endless cycle of wars? It’s a question that’s haunted me for years, especially when you consider the staggering numbers: since World War II, the U.S. alone has launched over 200 military operations. That’s not just a statistic; it’s a pattern that demands answers. What’s driving this relentless pursuit of conflict, and why does it feel like no matter who we vote for, the wars keep coming?
The Unseen Hand of Finance
Let’s cut through the noise. Wars aren’t just about ideology, territory, or even oil—at least not entirely. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find a common thread: global finance. The people who control the world’s money supply have a vested interest in keeping conflicts alive. It’s not a conspiracy theory; it’s a system. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
All wars are bankers’ wars.
– Economic historian
This idea hit me like a ton of bricks when I first came across it. The more I researched, the clearer it became that the banking cartel—a shadowy network of financial elites—has been pulling strings behind major global events for centuries. Their weapon? Control over collateral, the assets that back loans and fuel wealth creation. Wars, it turns out, are a goldmine for securing that collateral.
Why Wars Are Big Business
Think about it: wars destabilize regions, topple governments, and open up access to resources like oil, minerals, or land. These resources become collateral for the banking system, allowing financiers to create more money out of thin air. It’s a brutal but brilliant cycle. The chaos of war generates opportunities for profit, and the bankers are always there to cash in.
Take the 2003 Iraq invasion. On the surface, it was sold as a mission to eliminate weapons of mass destruction. But scratch beneath the surface, and a different story emerges. The invasion wasn’t just about securing Iraqi oil—it was about controlling the global oil market to boost the value of other reserves, like those in Alberta, Canada. By keeping Iraqi oil off the market, prices skyrocketed, and Alberta’s newly recognized 175 billion barrels of bitumen became a $9 trillion jackpot for the banking elite.
- Oil prices jumped from $25 per barrel in 2003 to over $146 by 2008.
- Alberta’s reserves were suddenly “proven,” making them legal collateral for private money creation.
- The housing bubble in the U.S. was inflated with this new credit, leading to the 2008 financial crisis.
It’s chilling to realize how interconnected these events were. The invasion wasn’t a random act of foreign policy; it was a calculated move to enrich a select few while millions suffered.
The Collateral Game
Here’s where it gets really wild. Collateral isn’t just a financial term; it’s the lifeblood of the banking system. When a resource like oil is deemed “proven,” it can be used to back loans, create credit, and fuel speculative bubbles. The trick? Only the bankers decide what counts as collateral and when. Wars give them the perfect excuse to seize control of assets and manipulate their value.
In the case of Alberta, the numbers are staggering. The day U.S. forces toppled Saddam Hussein’s statue, Alberta’s bitumen reserves were officially recognized as “proven.” Overnight, they became the world’s largest oil field, dwarfing even Saudi Arabia’s reserves. This wasn’t a coincidence—it was a plan. And it worked like a charm.
Control the collateral, and you control the world’s wealth.
– Financial analyst
The profits were astronomical, but the costs were devastating. The 2008 financial crisis, triggered by the bursting of the housing bubble, left eight million American families homeless. Meanwhile, the bankers walked away with trillions in bailouts. No one went to jail. No one even faced charges. That’s the kind of power we’re talking about.
The Democracy Illusion
Here’s where I get a little personal. I’ve always believed in the power of democracy, in the idea that we, the people, have a say in our future. But the more I learn about how the system works, the more I question that belief. If wars are driven by bankers, not voters, what does that say about our so-called democracies?
Look at the evidence. Americans consistently vote for anti-war candidates, yet the wars keep coming. Why? Because the real power lies elsewhere. Former leaders have admitted as much. One ex-prime minister revealed that the levers of power were held by unelected officials at the central bank, not by elected leaders. Another former president confessed that every occupant of the Oval Office gets the same advice from the same advisors, leaving their hands tied.
It’s a gut punch to realize that our votes might not matter as much as we think. The bankers, it seems, are the ones calling the shots.
A History of Exploitation
This isn’t a new phenomenon. The quest for collateral has shaped the world for centuries. From the colonial era to today, Western powers have destroyed entire civilizations—Mayan, Incan, Indian, Chinese, and more—in pursuit of resources. Gold, spices, rubber, oil, lithium—it’s all the same game. Wars and conquests create the conditions for financiers to extract wealth, leaving devastation in their wake.
| Era | Resource | Consequences |
| 15th-19th Century | Gold, Spices | Destruction of indigenous civilizations |
| 20th Century | Oil, Minerals | Global wars, economic crises |
| 21st Century | Oil, Lithium | Ongoing conflicts, environmental damage |
The pattern is clear: wherever there’s a valuable resource, there’s a war or a crisis to secure it. And behind every crisis, there’s a banker ready to profit.
The Experts’ Blind Spot
One of the most frustrating parts of this story is how the so-called experts miss it. I used to work in market analysis, poring over reports about oil prices and economic trends. Thousands of analysts, armed with data and degrees, studied the same markets I did. Yet none of them—not one—connected the dots between wars, banking, and collateral.
In 2003, the world’s top forecasters predicted oil prices would stay below $24 per barrel. By 2005, they hit $66. By 2008, they were over $146. The experts were clueless because they were stuck in a groupthink echo chamber, ignoring the bigger picture. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most obvious truths are the hardest to see.
What Can We Do?
So, where does this leave us? It’s tempting to feel powerless, to think the system is too big to change. But I believe there’s hope. The first step is awareness. By understanding how the banking elite operate, we can start to challenge their power. Knowledge is our greatest weapon.
- Educate yourself: Read, research, and question the narratives you’re fed.
- Support transparency: Demand accountability from financial institutions and governments.
- Reclaim sovereignty: Advocate for systems that prioritize people over profits.
It won’t be easy. The bankers have spent centuries perfecting their game, and they won’t give up without a fight. But history shows that change is possible when people come together. Maybe it’s time we rewrite the rules.
The Fight for a Better Future
Here’s my take: the world doesn’t have to be this way. Wars, crises, and inequality aren’t inevitable—they’re engineered. The bankers’ grip on power depends on our ignorance and complacency. By shining a light on their schemes, we can start to dismantle their influence.
Imagine a world where resources are used to build, not destroy. Where governments serve the people, not the banks. It’s a lofty goal, but it starts with small steps. Share this knowledge. Talk about it with friends. Demand change. Together, we can claim our birthright—a planet that belongs to us all.
The power to change the world lies in our hands, not theirs.
– Economic reformer
Let’s be honest: this fight won’t be won overnight. But every step forward counts. The bankers may have the money, but we have the numbers. And that’s a force they can’t ignore.
