This is slightly off topic, but the Paris attacks got me thinking again about about energy independence and its potential effect on the Middle East.
My basic theory is this: If we as a nation can wean ourselves off of foreign oil, thus getting rid of our need to constantly meddle in the affairs of Middle Eastern countries - could this eliminate the Islamic extremism problem, or severely reduce it?
Or is this a naive hope that isn't realistic?
My basic theory is this: If we as a nation can wean ourselves off of foreign oil, thus getting rid of our need to constantly meddle in the affairs of Middle Eastern countries - could this eliminate the Islamic extremism problem, or severely reduce it?
Or is this a naive hope that isn't realistic?