But the geopolitical consequences for the United States, now that it is almost self-sufficient, are apparent in new dimensions of influence, increased energy security, and greater flexibility in foreign policy. Yet there are limits to this newfound self-assurance, for energy remains a globally-interconnected industry and these consequences are still only part of the overall nexus of relations among nations. Moreover, shale was already in search of its next “revolution” when coronavirus sent it spinning into a new crisis.
