Babylonian Empire

After this warship enters the Iraqi Navy, it will continue to improve their naval level.

At the same time, another brand new Dreadnought-class large anti-submarine ship ordered by Iraq was also launched this year and is expected to enter service within two years.

Moreover, Iraq is negotiating with the Soviet Union on the import of Dreadnought 3 destroyers. This kind of special air defense destroyer equipped with four-sided phased array radar is what Iraq needs most now. However, on this issue, the Soviet Union is still somewhat conservative. Efforts are being made to tackle the problem.

As for the larger Glory class, Iraq also made a purchase request, but it is still under the consideration of the Soviet high-level.

At the same time, in Iraq's own shipyard, construction of a frigate with a full load displacement of nearly [-] tons is underway.This frigate was built by Iraq after absorbing the strengths of the East and the West, summarizing the advantages and disadvantages of its own ships, and hiring technicians from the Soviet Union, China, France and other countries. After nearly a year and a half of design, it finally started construction. A warship.

This warship is powered by diesel-fuel combination, the diesel engine is from Germany, and the gas turbine is from the Soviet Union, which allows this warship to sail at a maximum speed of 33 knots. In terms of shipboard firepower, it uses the SA-N-9 vertical launcher on the Dreadnought class for air. Ship-to-air missiles.There are 6 missile launching cabins on the ship, and each cabin has 8 missiles. The whole ship has 48 missiles, with a range of 15 kilometers and a speed of Mach 2. Two "Cross Sword" radars can guide 2 missiles to deal with 8 air targets at the same time, and have a certain anti-saturation attack capability.Use the same three-coordinate radar on the roof as the modern level to search for air.There are also four AK-4 4-tube 630mm guns at short range.

On the ship side.Anti-ship missiles made by Iraq itself were used.It absorbs the over-the-horizon radar system on the modern class to provide missiles with better guidance capabilities.

As for the submarine, it mainly uses French hull sonar, towed body sonar and other equipment to make its anti-submarine performance equally good, and it carries an anti-submarine helicopter.

The entire warship adopts a stealth design, adopting some design ideas of the stealth missile boat built by Iraq itself.

This is Iraq's first bold attempt, and the risks are huge, however.Once successful, it will allow Iraq to have a frigate with moderate air defense, anti-submarine and anti-ship capabilities. If the construction is successful, it will allow Iraq's shipbuilding industry to achieve another leap forward.The process will definitely be very difficult, but Iraq has no way out and must face up to the difficulties.

Now, since the main body of the aircraft carrier built by the Black Sea Shipyard for Iraq has been completed, only the final assembly stage remains, so.Many workers with experience in large-scale shipbuilding returned to Iraq again. Although Iraq invested a huge amount of money through this project.But the benefits are also great. For example, these experienced shipbuilders are a valuable asset.

Iraq has absorbed the excellent subsystems of Soviet ships, such as air defense radars, air defense missiles and other subsystems, which has made great progress in Iraq's technology.

If the construction of this warship goes well, then Iraq will continue to start construction to build four warships of the same level, and then consider building a destroyer with a larger displacement.

Under the circumstances that the aviation industry has been greatly developed in Iraq, Iraq's shipbuilding industry is about to usher in a peak moment.

On April 1991, 4, Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

In a large conference room on the second floor of the Palace of the Republic, a group of men in traditional Arabic costumes are having an important meeting.

Those who participated in the meeting were core personnel from Arab countries.Saudi Arabia's King Sultan, Kuwait's Emir Jaber, Jordan's King Hussein, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and the host, Iraqi President Qusay-Abdullah.

"The United States is ready. The first batch of troops will be stationed at the Yotwata Army Base in a few days." King Hussein said: "We must have a response plan. This is the Americans. Serious interference in the internal affairs of our Arab world."

The Americans are the backstage, and they support Israel secretly, that's fine, but now that they are blatantly stationing troops in Israel, then their nature has completely changed.

This means that once there is a war, such as the previous Middle East wars, the Arabs and the Jews fought, but now, it is a direct confrontation with the Americans.

In this world, the Americans are undoubtedly very powerful, so powerful that they can hardly imagine confronting the Americans head-on

Possible.

"Yes, we must do something. We must let the Americans know that we are definitely not being bullied arbitrarily by them." Bashar also said: "This is the world of our Arabs, and the Jews should have gone away long ago." out!"

Jordan felt a personal threat, while Bashar was young and vigorous. Both of them agreed that a strong reaction must be made to this matter.

As for Sultan and Jabir, they were more cautious.In terms of international principles, if Israel agrees to the US garrison and the US enters Israel, this is a matter between the two countries. Even if they protest, it will have no effect.

Use this as a reason to start a war?The three of them knew in their hearts that there was not enough reason to do so.

In today's world, the United States is still a hegemonic country and still has strong military power. Needless to say, it will completely defeat the United States, even if it is fighting a local war with the US military in the Middle East, they will have to use all their energy to deal with it.

In all previous Middle East wars, the Arab countries have beaten all of them, and they have repeatedly lost battles. If the U.S. Army is added, is it possible?

It's not yet time.

"The Americans stationed troops in Israel have seriously damaged our interests and increased the instability in our Arab region. We must have a correct response to this." Qusay finally spoke.

"Yes, Abdullah, you led us to beat Tel Aviv and drive all the Israelites into the sea," Bashar said.

Qusay shook his head: "Victory is always for those who are prepared. Our time has not yet arrived. If a full-scale conflict really breaks out now, then our chances of winning are very small."

"Even if there is a one-point chance of winning, we have to do our best." Bashar said.

"Our current reasons are still insufficient. Our actions must be based on a just standpoint. The situation we have worked so hard to achieve cannot be destroyed. For example, the United States now wants to impose sanctions on us in Iraq. , However, Western European countries do not buy it, this is a gratifying change." Qusay said: "If we start a war because the Americans stationed troops, then there is no doubt that Western European countries will definitely stand in the American camp. .We must not confront the entire Western world, we must disintegrate the camps of the United States and Western Europe."

Like the American way of thinking, the Americans want to disintegrate the alliance of the Arabs and defeat each other, which is the right way. Facing a unified Arab world, the Americans also have a headache.

The same is true for Qusay. In the battle between the Arabs and the Israelites, the Americans will definitely get involved. At this time, if the Western Europeans can stand by and watch, that is the most appropriate.If Western Europeans and the United States stand together, then it is definitely not what Qusay wants to see. The entire industrialization process of Iraq cannot be separated from Western Europe.Moreover, if the entire Western world imposes sanctions on Arabs, the consequences will be dire.

Before the Gulf War, although Iraq had a lot of foreign debts, it was still one of the richest countries in the world. However, under the leadership of the United States, all Western European countries imposed economic sanctions on Iraq. In the end, Iraq fell to the ranks of poor countries.

At the same time, Western Europe cannot do without crude oil from the Middle East, and cannot do without Iraq.Therefore, the ineffectiveness of the US call this time is also the result of the final synthesis and balance of these interests.

As long as they do not do something shocking, such as 911/[-] in later generations, which does not arouse public indignation in the world, then many countries in Western Europe will not buy into the American account. After all, the Soviet Union has declined now, which will make Europe People, have more self-esteem and self-confidence.

In order to fight against the powerful Red Empire, Western Europe had to be under the protection of the Americans, and the relationship with the Americans was very good.However, after the decline and disintegration of the Soviet Union, Western Europe also began to rise. In many matters, it no longer looked at the face of the Americans. Western Europe knew that relying on one country alone could not compete with the United States. Therefore, they tended to unite and form their own The great Europe of dreams.

The imperialists are not monolithic. Qusay's idea is to keep the Western European countries neutral in the war with the Americans.

Therefore, in future wars, we must stand on the perspective of justice and stand on the highest peak of morality.

"Then we just stand by and watch the Americans show off their power on our land?" King Hussein asked. He was relatively old, and at the same time, Jordan was under the greatest pressure, so he raised this question .

"Of course not." Qusay said: "At present, war is not limited to military, political, and economic wars. It is more important. When we are still unable to make breakthroughs in the military, economic War is one of our weapons!"

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Chapter 69 Throwing the National Debt

Although the countries in the Middle East have begun to enter the industrial field under the leadership of Iraq, and have initially developed the manufacturing industry, there is still a long way to go if they want to build a developed industrial system. If the United States, a capitalist country, fights an economic war, it is simply courting death.

However, the Middle East still has an advantage, that is, rich oil resources!

"Abdullah, what do you mean to say, do we still use oil as a weapon? As long as we use the Aussie dollar as the settlement currency, then the American income will definitely not be able to bear it, and the value of the dollar will fall on a large scale." King Sultan said .

"No," said Qusay: "Our time has not come yet. If we really use the Aussie dollar as the settlement currency, then we can only make Bush make up his mind and launch a blow against us. At that time, the war will come to an end." break out."

"Then we still cut oil production?" Jaber asked.

"It doesn't work like this. If this is the case, it will affect not only the United States, but also the whole of Western Europe. Then, Western Europe will not support us in this way. If Western Europe and the United States become a group, it is definitely not good news for us. ’” Qusay said.

What should I do?

"We currently hold too many U.S. Treasury bonds, and we need to reduce our holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds," Qusay said.

In the process of exchanging and compromising interests with the United States, the Arab oil-producing countries had to increase their holdings of U.S. treasury bonds, especially Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq. From a long-term perspective, if Qusay’s final plan If they can succeed, the value of the U.S. dollar will definitely fall. The U.S. dollars and national debt in their hands need to be thrown out one after another.So, from now on, sell US Treasury bonds to the international market!

American people think that their U.S. dollar is an international currency, and they can collect the wealth of the world in this way, which means that the whole world is paying for American people, and American people's consumption concept, if they have one dollar, they all want to For those who spend ten yuan, what should I do if the money is not enough?Overdraft!An ordinary overdraft credit card will do.As for the whole country, if they want to overdraft, they can only borrow money.

Printing some waste paper can be exchanged for other people's wealth and continue to be used for their consumption. This is the characteristic of American people.

Having borrowed so much national debt, they should also be allowed to taste the consequences of this.

Speaking of the national debt of the United States, this is a very serious problem. In the field of economics, as long as the growth of money supply matches the growth of production, the national economy can run healthily.Therefore, the main prescription for controlling "stagflation" is to control the growth of the money supply.In other words, printing more money will lead to inflation, so in order to curb inflation, banknotes are not printed casually, but the money is not enough, there is only one way: borrow money!As a result, the fiscal deficit was passed on to debt finance.

The culprit for the huge national debt of the United States is Reagan. When Reagan came to power, he vowed to cut government expenditures and fiscal deficits. However, he created a miracle for the United States and left Bush with a mess. Bush is also a prodigal son. Just know how to spend money.