Long Term Theories and Short Term Factors

Short Term

War and Conflict

• -War on Terrorism in Iraq and throughout the world

• -Conflict with the Koreas

• -Conflict between Israel and Lebanon

• -Conflict wit Iran and it's Nuclear weapons

Natural Disasters

• -Katrina

• -Massive Fires throughout the Country

Civil "Happenings"

• -Labor Strikes

• -Elections/What party is in office at the moment

In Conclusion...

Oil: Post 9/11