The Shale Revolution, U.S. Energy Imperialism, and Mexico's Dependence
Abstract
Mateo Crossa delineates the history of U.S. imperialism in Mexico through the lens of its domination of the fossil fuel industry, particularly by way of the Shale Revolution and the advent of fracking. By engineering new regional dependencies and reshaping energy alliances to suit is strategic ambitions, Crossa writes, the United States weaponized its command over natural gas to deepen its grip on the global fossil energy system and reinforce its imperial reach.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Elite Sociology and Global Capitalism
Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
Global Energy and Sustainability Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Monthly Review
- Publisher
- Monthly Review Foundation
- Pages
- 47–63
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026