Energy Security

[Rick M]

During the next few days I will post information & links regarding various aspects of energy security.
I will begin with four articles by military analysts who view peak oil as a legitimate concern.
"Peak oil" refers to the point when global oil production reaches its maximum. With current global consumption having reached a thousand barrels a second at reasonably affordable rates, any constraint to the availability of cheap oil is expected to present some significant difficulties.

The following four studies may be of particular relevance to this audience:

1. excellent Armed Forces Journal article by Commander Jeffrey Eggers:
http://www.afji.com/2008/05/3434573

2. another article in the same edition (AFJ, May 08) by Maj. Daniel Davis:
http://www.afji.com/2008/05/3466428/

3. Maj. Davis did a more comprehensive study (37 pgs) in 2007:
http://www.aspo-usa.com/assets/docum..._Precipice.pdf

4. Maj. Cameron Leckie did a concise analysis in Australian Army Journal (Summer 2007, p. 21):
http://www.defence.gov.au/Army/lwsc/...book_PRESS.pdf

There are other studies which could be included but these four are concise, focused, and properly sourced.
Please speak up if anyone sees something which they feel is less than credible.