Oil, Illiberalism, and War

In "The Shadow Liberalism," Andrew Price-Smith examines the United States' deep-rooted dependency on crude oil and its significant influence on American foreign policy. He argues that this addiction has led to a distortion of rational energy strategies, resulting in interventionist actions that often contradict national interests. By analyzing the complex relationship between the state and the oil industry, Price-Smith highlights the illusion of a free market in international oil and reveals how U.S. actions in the Persian Gulf have been driven by a focus on power projection rather than genuine liberal values.