The United States’ resurgence as a major oil and gas producer has been well-documented. More importantly, arguments abound that exportation of natural gas from the US, particularly in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG), should be used to alter the energy geopolitics of the Western Hemisphere. Over forty years since the Arab oil embargo, the US is again at an historical energy moment with important foreign policy implications. But intense debate has arisen over the best course for the new US energy future and particularly the role for exports of natural gas. At the same time, the geopolitical elements have only become more critical especially in our own hemisphere.

New DC Texas Exes president Dakota Smith joined fellow leaders at the 2014 Chapter & Network Leadership Conference held in Austin on Friday August 29th. DC Texas Exes among several out of state chapters to travel to Austin to receive leadership training from Texas Exes national organization at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center.