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 […]
Washington Examiner Op-Ed: The US must beat China on critical minerals and advanced manufacturing
This op-ed originally appeared in the Washington Examiner on November 27, 2024. Read the original. By: Robbie Diamond and Morgan Ortagus The results of the 2024 presidential election presented an opportunity for the United States to chart a bold course in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: China’s dominance in critical minerals and advanced manufacturing. […]
