This op-ed originally appeared in The National Interest on March 13, 2026. Read the original. Limiting exposure to supply chain or resource disruption requires a broad portfolio strategy. As the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels from global emergency oil stockpiles. The market significance […]
The National Interest: “Americans Will Regret Washington’s Oil Market Hubris”
This op-ed originally appeared in The National Interest on July 2, 2025. Read the original. Washington’s oil market hubris risks repeating the mistakes of the past — and threatens national security as well. Fifty years ago, the United States learned a painful lesson about the cost of oil dependence. In 1973, following US support for […]
RealClear Energy Op-Ed: “Thank You, Mr. Smith; From Washington Energy Policy”
This op-ed originally appeared in RealClear Energy on June 26, 2025. Read the original. By: Robbie Diamond The pantheon of great American innovators, entrepreneurs, and industrialists includes Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. Exceptional and among in their ranks is Frederick W. Smith, the Founder and […]
MarketWatch Op-Ed: “Energy on our Terms: The National Security Imperative of Advanced Energy Tax Credits”
This op-ed originally appeared in MarketWatch on June 9, 2025. Read the original. By: Charles Wald A nation’s strength is built on the reliability of its infrastructure, the sovereignty of its supply chains and the resilience of its energy systems. At this moment, America faces a defining choice: continue investing in the energy backbone that […]
RealClear Energy Op-Ed: Permitting Reform: A Strategic Imperative for U.S. National Security and Global Competitiveness
This op-ed originally appeared in RealClear Energy on December 12, 2024. Read the original. By: Michelle Howard and Paul Segal Permitting reform has swiftly risen to the forefront in Washington as a pressing national security priority. The United States is grappling with the dual challenges of escalating energy demand and mounting global competition, particularly from China. Despite […]
