Gernot Wagner
@gwagner@fediscience.org  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago
The energy story is similar. On one hand, the US has become the world’s most powerful petrostate, which is not inherently a problem, considering that fossil fuels will continue to power data centers, agriculture, and heavy industry for decades to come. But the US has effectively ceded leadership on post-carbon energy to China, which already dominates battery technology, solar power, next-generation nuclear, and critical-mineral supply chains. The US is doubling down on the energy of the past at the expense of the energy of the future.
The energy story is similar. On one hand, the US has become the world’s most powerful petrostate, which is not inherently a problem, considering that fossil fuels will continue to power data centers, agriculture, and heavy industry for decades to come. But the US has effectively ceded leadership on post-carbon energy to China, which already dominates battery technology, solar power, next-generation nuclear, and critical-mineral supply chains. The US is doubling down on the energy of the past at the expense of the energy of the future.
The energy story is similar. On one hand, the US has become the world’s most powerful petrostate, which is not inherently a problem, considering that fossil fuels will continue to power data centers, agriculture, and heavy industry for decades to come. But the US has effectively ceded leadership on post-carbon energy to China, which already dominates battery technology, solar power, next-generation nuclear, and critical-mineral supply chains. The US is doubling down on the energy of the past at the expense of the energy of the future.
America’s Future Is Being Sacrificed for Short-Term “Wins” Nov 6, 2025 Ian Bremmer Despite a tumultuous year, markets continue to bet on American liquidity and growth. But while the outlook looks promising, the United States is systematically trading strategic advantages for tactical gains, and the costs are accumulating in ways that won’t become apparent until it’s too late.
America’s Future Is Being Sacrificed for Short-Term “Wins” Nov 6, 2025 Ian Bremmer Despite a tumultuous year, markets continue to bet on American liquidity and growth. But while the outlook looks promising, the United States is systematically trading strategic advantages for tactical gains, and the costs are accumulating in ways that won’t become apparent until it’s too late.
America’s Future Is Being Sacrificed for Short-Term “Wins” Nov 6, 2025 Ian Bremmer Despite a tumultuous year, markets continue to bet on American liquidity and growth. But while the outlook looks promising, the United States is systematically trading strategic advantages for tactical gains, and the costs are accumulating in ways that won’t become apparent until it’s too late.
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