Fred Hiatt writes: The temptation to withdraw has never been far below the surface of U.S. politics…But always there were politicians who would take up the hard work of making the case for U.S. leadership, beginning with presidents such as Truman and Kennedy, Reagan and Clinton. That’s a tradition that stands in danger today. – Washington Post
John McLaughlin writes: For countries like the United States, with highly diversified economies, the benefits of this energy revolution are many: lower gas prices, potentially more robust manufacturing sectors, more competitive exports and greater economic security. But for countries hooked on oil revenue, addicted to its soothing effects on social stability and public welfare, the ride may be rough. – Ozy