US energy dominance keeps beating Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. It can beat China, too

Published February 28, 2026 6:00am ET



For decades, American oil and natural gas dominance quietly rewired global geopolitics. By flooding markets with reliable, affordable energy, America undercut the leverage of petro-states such as Iran, Russia, and Venezuela. To confront the global threat of China, we must repeat that success — not just with oil and gas, but with nuclear power, renewables, and the critical minerals that fuel them.

Because when America produces energy in abundance, our adversaries lose power.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.