... is comparable to that of a drug addict and a drug dealer. The drug dealer only has manipulative power over the addict as long as the dealer is the sole proprietor. By developing relationships with multiple dealers, the addict has successfully diffused the power of any single dealer. This way he can easily avoid destructive relationships. Similarly, the United States can subdue its ... , using alternative transportation fuels, and pushing for a more domestic production of goods will lead the U.S to an energy independent state (Schroeder, 2011). Our relationship with the oil rich Middle Ea...

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