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基本説明
Discusses US energy security and its relations with Latin America.
Full Description
High oil prices are bound to undermine the U.S. economic recovery, unless global supplies increase significantly. Latin America holds the world's biggest oil reserves after the Middle East, but politics are hindering its potential, especially in Venezuela. Global U.S. security would benefit from a revamping of outdated and misguided idealism-driven policies toward Latin America, which, in fact, strengthen anti-American forces led by President Hugo Chávez.
This is a blind spot in American politics, one that threatens U.S. geopolitical and economic interests. At stake, ultimately, is the U.S.'s ability to navigate a shifting world and protect its way of life. Washington needs a new regional policy not only to neutralize Chávez, but also to secure long term access to Latin America's oil, improve global security, and counter the rising influence of regional players.
America's Blind Spot offers a fascinating and thorough analysis of key geopolitical and economic threats to the U.S., highlighting the need for a new Latin American policy doctrine based on military and strategic priorities.
Contents
Preface
Part One: America's failed relations south of the border
Chapter 1: National security: the idealist curse
Chapter 2: The Bolivarian caudillo and failed US policy
Chapter 3: Gauging Chávez as a threat
Part Two : The century of oil, again
Chapter 4: America and energy: an "addiction" hard to kick
Chapter 5: America and oil imports: until death do us part
Chapter 6: Global oil supplies and American security
Chapter 7: Latin America: the new frontierPart Three: A new approachChapter 8: Colombian lessons for Obama
Chapter 9: The way forward
