Flynt Leverett

Essays

Economics

Black is the New Green

| 01.02.08

The almighty dollar has some surprising vulnerabilities. Why America's financial health now rests in the hands of China and the oil producers.

Security

Ahead of the Curve: The New Axis of Oil

| 02.13.07

On his landmark visit to Saudi Arabia, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the two countries partners, not rivals. Last year, Flynt Leverett and Pierre Noel discussed Russian energy strategy.

The New Axis of Oil

| 06.01.06

A structural shift in energy markets creates new geopolitics.

Commentary

Security

Wrong on Russia

| 08.20.08

Prominent foreign-policy analysts are saying post the Russia-Georgia conflict, America needs to get tougher on Moscow. But we should instead be working to improve the relationship. If we face facts, America still needs Russia.

Politics

Opportunity Knocked

| 07.23.08

America has an opportunity to forge an historic deal with Iran, but the Bush administration seems determined to quash it. Why everything you know about Tehran is wrong.

Economics

Sudan Bids Farewell to the Greenback

| 01.02.08

Is Sudan’s decision to stop using the dollar yesterday proof of Flynt Leverett’s thesis?

Follow The National Interest

May 26, 2012