Despite the recent Deepwater Horizon disaster, offshore drilling is an opportunity that we cannot afford to squander, as our energy security and economic growth depend on it.

American policy makers need to recognize they're playing a different game from the Chinese and adjust their strategy. While shifting to billiards is too provocative for Washington, if trends continue, it may soon find itself behind the eight ball with few options for maintaining its stabilizing role in the region.

The New York Times's coverage of natural gas is more evidence of its long slide into agenda-driven journalism that excuses shoddy practices, dubious sourcing, and appalling economic ignorance.

Once again, high gasoline prices are in the news. As of this writing, the national average gasoline price per gallon price is hovering around $3.79.

The situation in Egypt appears to be somewhere between that of Tiananmen and that of Ukraine.

China has recently begun building oil rigs and conducting military exercises in disputed territorial waters. This has threatened its neighbors and raises questions about Chinese intentions.

Attitudes on the environment have shifted significantly since 2010. While Obama continues to receive high marks on environmental issues, his marks on energy are more negative. Americans said they would prioritize economic growth over the environment even if it means the environment suffers to some extent.

In the aftermath of the Gulf oil spill, the best way to ensure that resources will be available for environmental restoration and economic revitalization work far in the future would be keeping BP viable under its current ownership.