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Part VI: Blood Money and Broken Oaths — Collateral Profits – How War Built Empires, Crushed Nations, and Reshaped the Global Order
By Marivel Guzman | Akashma News
“The bombs fell. The stocks rose. The borders collapsed. And the billionaires were born.”
— Akashma News, 2025
Wars are not just about weapons and soldiers. They’re about markets, monopolies, and restructuring. In the 21st century, war has become a reset mechanism—used not to resolve conflict, but to liquidate sovereign assets, privatize economies, and rewire global power dynamics.
I. Empires Built on Rubble
The U.S. and its allies didn’t just defeat regimes. They harvested nations.
Iraq’s oil infrastructure, once state-controlled, was handed over to international oil corporations. Contracts were funneled to ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, and Shell.
Afghanistan’s mineral rights, including lithium, rare earth elements, and copper, were quietly targeted by Chinese and Western firms even before the last U.S. troops left.
The Syrian conflict allowed Turkey, Russia, and U.S. oil contractors to carve out control zones—under the banner of fighting terrorism.
These “liberations” led to permanent military installations, surveillance zones, and debt-based rebuilding programs overseen by U.S. allies and transnational lenders like the IMF and World Bank.
II. Economic Colonization via Aid and Arms
Once the bombs stopped falling, another weapon took over: economic dependency.
USAID, World Bank, and Western NGOs offered “rebuilding packages” tied to:
Privatization of water, electricity, and public health systems.
Favorable trade terms for Western investors.
Long-term IMF loans with austerity requirements.
Countries once resistant to Western banking hegemony—Iraq, Libya, Ukraine—were dragged into global finance’s orbit by war. Their local industries were crushed. Their sovereignty rewritten in the fine print of investment treaties and oil concessions.
III. Ghost Nations: Sovereignty Replaced by Security Zones
Today, entire countries function as forward-operating platforms:
Iraq still hosts thousands of foreign contractors and intel personnel.
Afghanistan—though abandoned—remains surveilled by satellites and drones, its airspace monitored by regional proxies.
Ukraine, while fighting for national identity, has become a testbed for weapons systems and NATO coordination.
These are no longer nations. These are geo-strategic laboratories, run by private contractors, IMF enforcers, and embassy advisors.
, while fighting for national identity, has become a testbed for weapons systems and NATO coordination.
These are no longer nations. These are geo-strategic laboratories, run by private contr
IV. Global Order Reshaped by Chaos
The post-9/11 wars were not random.
They neutralized regional challengers, fractured continental blocs, and opened up trade lanes:
The EU became weakened by the refugee crisis.
The Arab world was shattered into client states, war zones, and economic vassals.
Africa’s Sahel region, flooded with weapons from Libya, became a permanent proxy battlefield.
Asia was reoriented toward “security alliances” built to contain China—with Japan, India, Philippines, and South Korea under expanded U.S. influence.
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar, Western surveillance tech, and American defense contractors entrenched themselves as permanent tools of soft (and hard) control.
Part VII: Blood Money and Broken Oaths — Resistance Rising – The Return of the Unbought Voice
V. Who Benefited? Follow the Bank Accounts
BlackRock and Vanguard own major shares in defense, surveillance, and fossil fuel companies.
JP Morgan Chase helped finance contracts for Iraq and Afghanistan reconstruction.
McKinsey & Co. advised both governments and war profiteers—sometimes on opposite sides of the conflict.
And let’s not forget the Carlyle Group, whose war investments were so profitable they sparked Congressional inquiries in the early 2000s—then disappeared from the headlines.
War isn’t random. It’s structured liquidation.
VI. The “Failed State” Playbook
To control a region:
1. Destabilize the state (via war, sanctions, or color revolution).
2. Flood with aid and arms—contracted to Western firms.
3. Offer rebuilding contracts tied to private control.
4. Redesign the legal system to benefit global finance and tech monopolies.
5. Maintain a permanent intelligence presence via embassies, drone bases, and “training missions.”
The result? A failed state on paper, but a high-yield portfolio for the war elite.
VII. Conclusion: War Is the New Infrastructure Deal
It builds fortunes. It demolishes resistance. It rewires markets.
The average American sees rising gas prices and a VA backlog.
The average Afghan sees rubble and surveillance towers.
But the war lords see stock options, new markets, and privatized borders.
The world was not remade by diplomacy.
It was shattered by design—then leased back to the highest bidder.
Part VII: Blood Money and Broken Oaths — Resistance Rising – The Return of the Unbought Voice
Operation Fear: Plan B Unleashed
Posted on August 03, 2011 by Marivel Guzman
In Mexico, May 1st is celebrated as “El Día del Trabajo,” or Labor Day, a national holiday dedicated to honoring workers and their contributions to society. The origins of this observance trace back to the labor movements in the United States, particularly the events of May 1, 1886, in Chicago, where workers protested for an eight-hour workday—a movement that faced severe repression. This date was later adopted internationally to commemorate workers’ struggles and achievements.
In Mexico, the first Labor Day parade took place around 1913, with approximately 25,000 workers advocating for labor rights. However, it wasn’t until May 1, 1923, that the holiday was officially recognized and celebrated nationwide. Traditionally, the day is marked by parades and demonstrations organized by labor unions and workers’ groups. These events serve as platforms for expressing labor demands, showcasing solidarity, and reflecting on the progress of workers’ rights in the country.
Growing up in Mexico, I participated in these parades as a student, marching alongside peers from elementary to secondary schools. Union workers also joined, and the government would often display its latest military equipment, personnel, and other apparatuses of state power. At the time, I didn’t question these shows of force, but with hindsight, I understand their deeper implications.
Mexico, officially known as the United Mexican States, is a nation rich in natural resources and cultural heritage. Since the arrival of the Spaniards in 1492, the country has faced numerous invasions and interventions, including those by France, the United States, and more recently, economic pressures from institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Despite these challenges, Mexico has demonstrated resilience, continually striving for sovereignty and social justice.
The relationship between Mexico and the IMF has been complex. Mexico joined the IMF in 1945 and has since engaged in multiple arrangements with the institution. Notably, during the 1980s, Mexico faced a significant debt crisis, leading to interventions and structural adjustments advocated by the IMF. These measures aimed at stabilizing the economy but also brought about debates regarding national sovereignty and economic policy.
In contemporary times, Labor Day in Mexico continues to be a day of reflection and activism. While some regions maintain the tradition of parades and public demonstrations, others observe the day as a public holiday, providing workers with a day of rest. The essence of the day remains rooted in acknowledging the struggles and achievements of the working class and emphasizing the importance of labor rights in the nation’s ongoing development.
Understanding the historical and socio-political context of “El Día del Trabajo” offers insight into Mexico’s enduring journey toward equitable labor practices and the empowerment of its workforce.
“When a nation boasts an educated population like Mexico, those in power must wield an iron grip—because an informed society refuses to be deceived.” Akashma
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