It is now time for the US/Europe to move on from depending on the Middle East for Oil and Gas. We must rethink the needs of our countries and with China becoming a country the Middle East countries look to for guidance. Wind, Solar is nice but not always dependable for our energy needs. I realize what I say here is not what the leaders want but many the people do. Governments must try to remember it is "We the People" who pay the bills and that 39% who at one time believed the government had it own money better wake up.
The US can and should open drilling, gas exploration, and nuclear power for all the world that doesn't wish to be under the control of China/Middle East and the power they may use if we do not follow them. Isn't it time for the world to understand where China wants to take us and how the Middle East doesn't give a damn about Europe or the US.
If the Middle East wants to go with China, let them and no longer sell military supplies to them as they can purchase from China. Everyone knows China steals everything in Tech from the US or Taiwan as they are unable to build themselves.
There is a concern the Middle East will now use the Yuan (China Currency) in place of the dollar and should that happen it could damage the USA beyond what most of us can conceive. Possible inflation of 40 to 50% or more. We think Carter was bad, that would look like a cake walk if the Yuan become the currency of oil.
Wake up world and stop depending on the Middle East for your power needs. We can do it IF the governments get the hell out of the way and we drill, build modular nuclear plants while also using solar/wind to fill gaps. WE will need that "All of The Above" mind set to remove the cloud hanging over the USA and Europe. Build not only our power needs but everything as China want wishes to run the world and I for one have no desire to live under a dictator.
China, Russia and the Middle East don't give a damn about the people of the world unless they can control us.