The Pentagon's New Map...to Oblivion: Why the United States Should Declare War on Oil
Abstract
There is much discussion today about the problems of oil consumption and energy security. Since 1980, U.S. policy has been to ensure the free-flow of oil out of the Middle East region using force when necessary. This has resulted in heightened anti-American sentiment in the region, most notably among radical Islamist groups such as al Qaeda. There are additional problems with continuing to support an oil-based economy including diminishing supplies and detrimental climate implications. America's oil dependence cannot be myopically viewed as either an economic issue, a stability issue, a terrorism issue, or an environmental issue. These factors must be looked at cumulatively, and when they are a National. Security Crisis emerges. America now has the choice of continuing to defend its access to the world's oil reserves, and face the consequences, or to move boldly toward an alternative. An aggressive public-private investment in the Hydrogen Economy offers just such an alternative.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 17, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA463098
Entities
People
- Michael D. Angove
Organizations
- Naval War College