"The Pentagon¹s New Map that identifies a "non-integrating gap" in the world that is resisting corporate globalization. Barnett defines the gap as parts of Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia all of which are key oil-producing regions of the world."
That from the link below, which says the U.S. Army is more like an arm of the oil industry than a defensive force to protect America. Unless you are a "Fossil Fool" who believes protecting america's oil supply is essential to life.