The Oil Algorithm: The Impact of World Oil on Future U.S. National Strategy

Abstract

The availability of oil resources plays a key role in U.S. economic, domestic, and military programs. With over 40 percent of U.S. oil requirements currently being supplied by foreign sources, U.S. national strategy must consider domestic, regional, and international strategies that ensure oil security. This paper reviews world oil production, potential threats, offsetting alternatives, and national security impacts. While many analysts recommend a simple supply and demand solution, the paper recommends a synergistic U.S. national strategy that encapsulates domestic, regional, and international oil policy opportunities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA283248

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People

  • Patrick A. Burns

Organizations

  • Air War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Security
  • Far East
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Middle East
  • National Security
  • North America
  • Petroleum
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Solar Energy
  • South America
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Wind Energy

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