Colonialism of Oil Nations

China has risen to be one of the largest consumers of utilities. Due to a massive population, an increase in automobile consumption, and resulting fuel consumption, oil is of significant debate. As the world has witnessed, the United States has made nations with large oil deposits its first priority. One could debate the real reasons behind the invasion of Iraq, or the lack of intervention in Sudan. However, the two similarities in both situations is the presence of billions of dollars in oil. China has grown to be a large participant in Sudan. China was also the first country to sign new contracts with oil companies of Iraq in the so-called post Iraq War "victory." Mass investments and economic dependence on Sudan's oil is ever increasing. With this in mind it is left for all to question the real reasons behind the lack of first hand intervention by the United States. For the U.S. to say that they are helping out through their UN representation is a farce. The U.S. realizes that China is consuming more and more oil by the year. The U.S. further realizes that if China can get their oil from a place like Sudan, on top of the Iraq oil, then all is good. The U.S. view is tap all the oil resources available til every last drop is gone, of which will hopefully be after a new source of energy is created. New oil fields have been discovered in central Asia and the Tibetan region. Pipelines are being constructed throughout China and other Asian nations. Presently this may seem universally positive. However, if, as discussed in class, there arises a problem between China and Taiwan, the United States' first action will, in my opinion, be one of ironic consistency. No matter how the media portrays the engagement, military build-ups will not be seen in Taiwan or across coastal areas of China. The U.S. military will form strongholds around regions holding oil. This strategy secures the possibility that "the good of democracy," though lacking in China, is preserved. Whether it be through war or peace talks, the U.S. always has a master plan behind what the world sees and hears through the media.