| ID | 076835 |
| Title Proper | Smooth sailing |
| Other Title Information | the world's shipping lanes are safe |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Blair, Dennis ; Lieberthal, Kenneth |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Those who worry about the vulnerability of the world's oil shipping lanes should calm down. Oil tankers are more resilient than often presumed, and only the United States has the capability to seriously disrupt maritime traffic -- which it will not do. |
| `In' analytical Note | Foreign Affairs Vol. 86, No.3; May-Jun 2007: p7-14 |
| Journal Source | Foreign Affairs Vol. 86, No.3; May-Jun 2007: p7-14 |
| Key Words | Oil ; Oil market ; Energy Security |