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

摘要

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.