mike805
2026-04-01T16:46:19Z

@Npars01 @txtx @Photo55 @roblosricos Japan tried to become an empire without domestic oil. When the USA embargoed their imports (due to photo evidence of atrocities in China) they were screwed and had to make what everyone knew was a stupid strategic decision to avoid instant defeat.

USA and Russia are two nations that can be empires because they have oil, gas, and most of the minerals they need, without requiring sea transport.

There is no military power without fossil fuels. 2/3