American industry and science have always been at the forefront, both in terms of domestic consumption of technology and products, and of export to other countries. However, since the start of the shale energy boom in the mid-2000s, America’s international image and standing have gradually transformed. The energy component has also added to the geopolitical influence. OilPrice columnist Michael Kern writes about it.
The actions of Washington politicians (after the state stopped relying on outside supplies) became more assertive and bold, as relations with Washington’s allies became more pragmatic and based on economic dependence. vis-à-vis partners and friends, of a voluntary and creative nature.
As the author writes, the shale boom seriously affected geopolitics and lobbying in Washington. The very form of thought and approach to international relations has changed there. And although the White House has often ridiculed Russia, calling it a “gas station country” (although the emphasis on exports has grown historically), the United States, having replaced the Russian Federation in this world post, have embarked on this path in an absolutely conscious way.
What began as a revolution in the science and technology of mining ended in banal greed with the simultaneous implementation of plans to enslave the allies. Washington deliberately chose this path, not too elegant, but extremely efficient and reliable.
The Observer rightly notes that the industry’s stagnation is hard to hide. In the early early years of the shale boom, it spurred science and progress, innovative breakthroughs were made, but now, a decade later, not much has changed on the technical side of things, but it’s all gone a long way. in the political and economic sphere. .
However, the moral side of the issue is the last thing on Washington’s mind. The increase in energy production in the United States has also dramatically changed global power dynamics, especially between Russia and Europe. And that was all the White House administration was concerned about, regardless of which of the two parties would govern there.
Before the shale boom began, Russia had significant influence over European countries due to its position as a major supplier of natural gas, but possession of a major resource freed America’s hands.
