U.S. Energy Security -- The Campaign We Must Win
Abstract
The security and continued strength of the United States hinges upon the ability of Americans to quench their demand for petroleum. Unchecked consumption, together with over-reliance upon foreign oil-producers who do not share the desire for a strong America, constitutes the nation's largest vulnerability. This is the result of a shortsighted and ineffectual national energy policy that has worked against U.S. interests and unwittingly made adversaries stronger. This research paper exposes fundamental flaws in this policy and argues that continuation of the same would be disastrous. It presents a strategic design for an improved energy campaign that would reduce oil consumption, encourage rapid transformation to alternative energy sources, and place the United States in a controlling position in the global oil market. Four logical lines of operation are proposed that would see the United States use its disproportional demand for oil as a global controlling mechanism. By regulating American consumption of oil through internal controls, the nation can create powerful leverage over global oil production, pricing, and revenues, while steadily weaning America off of petroleum dependence and the elimination of its largest vulnerability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA501259
Entities
People
- Dennis A. Lazar Jr.
Organizations
- United States Army War College