EU and British 'Shadow Empire' COLLAPSING - They're Hiding Something BIG: Tom Luongo

Commodity Culture
Commodity CultureMay 16, 2026

Why It Matters

Understanding this alleged shift reveals how changing oil routes and financial hubs could erode European geopolitical clout, reshaping global markets and influencing investment strategies.

Key Takeaways

  • British and French colonial interests drive Iran‑Israel‑US conflict dynamics.
  • Trump is redirecting global oil trade away from Middle‑East choke points.
  • UAE positioned as next offshore banking hub replacing traditional London finance.
  • Narratives blaming Israel for US policy oversimplify deeper geopolitical incentives.
  • Shadow empire of European elites is losing influence as America reshapes trade.

Summary

Tom Luongo argues that the current Iran‑Israel‑U.S. confrontation is less a spontaneous clash and more a calculated maneuver by the old colonial powers—chiefly Britain and France—who still wield hidden influence across the Middle East. He frames this as a "shadow empire" that uses chaos to protect financial interests, positioning Israel as a deliberately created irritant and the IRGC as a conduit for British‑French money flows. The podcast highlights several concrete dynamics: Trump’s recent agreements with China and Alaska aim to reroute oil away from traditional choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates is being groomed as the new offshore banking centre, effectively a successor to the City of London. Luongo also points to the rapid expansion of UAE pipelines and the strategic deals with Morocco and Indonesia as evidence of a broader shift away from European‑centric trade routes. Luongo peppers his analysis with vivid analogies—"red ants and black ants" shaking a jar to create chaos—and cites the metaphor of London as the global money‑flow hub. He references Martin Armstrong’s insights on Dubai’s rise, the collapse of OPEC’s relevance, and the “Donro doctrine” that underpins Trump’s geopolitical strategy, underscoring how these moves serve to marginalize the European elite’s influence. If Luongo’s assessment holds, the realignment of oil and trade routes could diminish Europe’s strategic leverage, accelerate the decline of the so‑called shadow empire, and reshape investment priorities toward the Americas and Asia. Stakeholders in energy, finance, and geopolitics must monitor these shifts as they may redefine global power balances and market dynamics.

Original Description

Tom Luongo has a very different take than social media or the mainstream press when it comes to the war in Iran and he believes this is ultimately a battle between old colonial powers in the form of the British Empire and European Union, and the United States seeking to establish a new system on the global stage.
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00:00 Introduction
00:35 What's Really Going On in Iran War?
22:42 The Endgame of the US in This Conflict
39:18 New Alliance Between China and America?

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