Michael T. Klare

Defense Correspondent

@mklare1

Michael T. Klare, The Nation’s defense correspondent, is professor emeritus of peace and world-security studies at Hampshire College and senior visiting fellow at the Arms Control Association in Washington, D.C. Most recently, he is the author of All Hell Breaking Loose: The Pentagon’s Perspective on Climate Change.

Dear Media: Increased Oil Production Is Not Good News

Dear Media: Increased Oil Production Is Not Good News Dear Media: Increased Oil Production Is Not Good News

The recent World Energy Outlook report that has many cheering U.S. oil supremacy—when it should be setting off alarm bells on the climate crisis. 

Nov 27, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

Mitt Romney’s Extremist Energy Plan

Mitt Romney’s Extremist Energy Plan Mitt Romney’s Extremist Energy Plan

He would eviscerate environmental regulation and encourage plunder by oil and gas interests.

Oct 23, 2012 / Feature / Michael T. Klare

The New ‘Golden Age of Oil’ That Wasn’t The New ‘Golden Age of Oil’ That Wasn’t

American politicians are touting a future of robust domestic oil production. There’s just one problem: our planet won’t allow it. 

Oct 4, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

Putin’s Pivot on Asia Putin’s Pivot on Asia

Surprisingly, the United States seems pleased that Putin wants to reposition Russia as a major Asian power.

Sep 26, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

The Hunger Wars in Our Future The Hunger Wars in Our Future

The summer of 2012 has been one of heat, drought, rising food costs and global unrest.

Aug 7, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

Is Barack Obama Morphing Into Dick Cheney? Is Barack Obama Morphing Into Dick Cheney?

Four ways the President is pursuing Cheney's geopolitics of global energy.

Jun 21, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

The Energy Wars Heat Up The Energy Wars Heat Up

Six recent clashes and conflicts on a planet heading into energy overdrive.

May 10, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

A New Energy Third World in North America? A New Energy Third World in North America?

How the big energy companies plan to turn the United States into a third world petro-state.

Apr 2, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

Our New ‘Tough Oil’ World Our New ‘Tough Oil’ World

Why twenty-first century oil will break the bank—and the planet.

Mar 13, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

America’s Fossil Fuel Fever

America’s Fossil Fuel Fever America’s Fossil Fuel Fever

Costly technologies have opened up new sources in the Western Hemisphere—but they pose immense environmental dangers.

Feb 29, 2012 / Feature / Michael T. Klare

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