Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The US is the target of a serious act of war. In the short term, fierce unilateral American action is necessary to punish the perpetrators. But in the longer term, a continuation of American unilateralism would be a mistake. The real threat to the world order comes not from states, but from below - combating terrorism has to involve economic and social programs, not simply military strikes.
The development of Russian energy exports is not driven by geopolitical considerations, as many believe; instead they correspond to companies' strategies of profit-maximization. This pattern of "the flag following the trade" can be observed in each of the three energy sectors--electrical power, oil, and gas--and across all regions where Russian firms play a key role.
