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I'm not sure why the parent was modded down. It's 'settled theory' in the foreign policy world, though what philwelch lists are significant risks and not certai

I'm not sure why the parent was modded down. It's 'settled theory' in the foreign policy world, though what philwelch lists are significant risks and not certainties. Also, I would add our obiligation to ensure the flow of energy from the Middle East. There are many benefits to being a hegemon, but it comes with obligations too.

eru 12y ago
> Also, I would add our obiligation to ensure the flow of energy from the Middle East. A serious investment in nuclear would render those obligations moot.
- ryanx435 12y ago
  nuclear powered planes, trains, and automobiles?
  - philwelch 12y ago
    Electric trains and cars are technologically feasible.
    - eru 12y ago
      And, if you have cheap enough energy, you can make synthetic fuels from scratch.