Ep. 63 | Energy (Dominance) is Power

Many Americans are thinking about U.S. action against Iran at least in part based on how it is affecting prices at the gas pump, especially after threats by the Islamic Republic have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Our campaign against Iran has revealed a critical lesson for U.S. grand strategy: that the United States must achieve energy dominance to ensure affordable, reliable energy at home while also leveraging energy as a strategic asset during geopolitical crises like this one. Richard Goldberg, Senior Advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, former member of the White House National Energy Dominance Council, and Vandenberg Coalition Advisory Board member, joins Flash Focus to discuss energy as it relates to Iran and U.S. grand strategy more broadly.(1:24) Assessing Epic Fury(7:37) Understanding Energy Prices(17:46) Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz (22:56) Energy and National Security(30:05) Energy Dominance(32:05) The National Energy Dominance Council(34:21) Adversaries and Partners(40:45) Looking AheadYou can watch this episode as a video on YouTube.