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Keeping Canada Close

Rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline isn't in America's or Canada's interests. If Obama does so, Ottawa will cozy up to Beijing.

America's New Energy Era

The United States is on the path to energy independence. Its new, dynamic role calls for a new international energy policy.

The Dubious Agenda of the SCO

The international community must take a long, hard look at the SCO before giving it the nod of approval.

Essays

Pariahs in Tehran

We shouldn't believe all we hear about the success of Obama's Iran strategy. The world needs to put a stranglehold on Tehran.

Tithing at the Crude Altar

Let the market rule. As oil sources from the Western Hemisphere begin to dry up, we will increasingly turn to dictatorships for our supplies. But we shouldn't shackle ourselves to nefarious governments.

Running on Empty

We may well need to be worried, we're running out of gas while choosing the next president to sit in the driver's seat.

Smoke and Mirrors

David Victor's article "What Resource Wars?" has created quite a stir. Now Victor responds to his critics.

Straw Man in the Wind

In his article "What Resource Wars?" David Victor argued that the threat of resource wards is exaggerated. Thomas Homer-Dixon responds.

Debating Disaster: The World Is Not Enough

In the previous issue of The National Interest, David Victor argued that the threat of resource wars is exaggerated.

Blogs

China in the Persian Gulf

U.S. pressure on Iran is backfiring. China is making sure of it.

Saudi Oil and the Yemeni Succession

Once again Yemen's imposing big brother subjugates its southern neighbor to its selfish interests.

In Admiration of the Japanese

We can learn a lot from the way the people of Japan handle this disaster.

Books & Reviews

Beyond Petroleum

The U.S.-Saudi relationship is based on more than just oil—it hinges directly on common core interests.

Nature's Pitchfork

The sky is falling, really.

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February 12, 2012