It’s Official–The Era of Cheap Oil Is Over It’s Official–The Era of Cheap Oil Is Over
For the first time, the US Energy Department has conceded that peak oil is the new norm.
Jun 11, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
The Gates Revolution The Gates Revolution
The ghosts of Vietnam are everywhere, as counterinsurgency makes a comeback in the Pentagon budget.
Apr 15, 2009 / Michael T. Klare
Global Crime Wave? Global Crime Wave?
In this global economic meltdown, with fifty million people potentially losing their jobs by the end of this year, one beneficiary will likely by crime syndicates.
Apr 6, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Redefining National Security Redefining National Security
Some military analysts are warning Obama that insurencies, revolts and economically driven instability could threaten our way of life. It's a path fraught with hazards.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Economically Fueled Upheaval Economically Fueled Upheaval
As people lose confidence in the ability of markets and governments to solve the global crisis, the likeliness of violence increases.
Feb 27, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Oil 2009: Be Careful What You Wish For Oil 2009: Be Careful What You Wish For
Whether the price of oil is high or low, someone's going to pay--and sooner or later all of us will--because our civilization is based on the stuff.
Jan 13, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
The Fall of Triumphalism The Fall of Triumphalism
Because of the hubris of Bush and Cheney, we face a world of multiplied dangers, emboldened challengers and a paucity of reliable allies.
Nov 25, 2008 / Michael T. Klare
Obama’s Energy Challenge Obama’s Energy Challenge
Of all the challenges Barack Obama faces, none is more daunting, or more important to our collective future, as energy.
Nov 10, 2008 / Michael T. Klare
Palin’s Petropolitics Palin’s Petropolitics
Palin's opposition to government-supported renewable energy makes her stupendously ill equipped for national office.
Sep 18, 2008 / Michael T. Klare
Anatomy of a Price Surge Anatomy of a Price Surge
Oil companies, speculators and OPEC helped spike the cost of oil, but ruinous Bush Administration policies have compounded the damage.
Jun 19, 2008 / Michael T. Klare