November 19, 2001

This issue examined America's energy dependence in the post-9/11 environment, with Irwin M. Stelzer exploring whether the United States could reduce its reliance on Saudi oil. Stephen F. Hayes contributed a profile of former U.N. arms inspector Scott Ritter, detailing his transformation into an apologist for Saddam Hussein's regime. The magazine addressed both foreign policy strategy and Iraq's threat to American interests during the early months of the War on Terror.