Control of maritime chokepoints (Gibraltar, Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Strait of Hormuz, Singapore Strait) is historically the foundation of imperial power, allowing toll extraction from global trade, and the U.S. has maintained these chokepoints open for free unlike historical empires.
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Captain John ConradEvidence Quote
“historically, you had to pay to get through these areas. The US has given their maritime control of these joint points for free.”
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:08:21 PM
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