In the coming days, a major drama that could impact global energy and geopolitical dynamics may unfold.

If the United States successfully takes control of Venezuela—home to the world's largest proven oil reserves—the subsequent restructuring of power will inevitably be profound and systemic. On the surface, it appears to be under the guise of "democracy" and "human rights," but essentially, it is about absolute control over energy resources, monopoly over trade routes, and a reshuffling of the regional landscape.

Underlying this is a key logic: once Venezuelan oil becomes a stable supply source for the U.S., America's dependence on Middle Eastern energy will significantly decrease. What does this mean? It means that Washington's risk tolerance in dealing with Iran will be greatly enhanced—shifting from "risky but necessary" to "proactively taking action."

Deeper still, controlling Venezuelan oil is equivalent to strengthening the U.S.'s influence over global oil flows and pricing power. All of these point to a fundamental issue: the dollar's pricing power in energy transactions and the maintenance of the petrodollar system. The discourse power in energy trade concerns the stability of the entire U.S. financial hegemony.

Therefore, this is not just a prelude to a regional conflict but a major adjustment in the global energy landscape and financial order.