American Overview, a Texas-based independent publication dedicated to covering the state’s energy markets, power infrastructure, defense manufacturing, and strategic industries. and the strategic industries where the state’s economic influence intersects with national security and U.S. interests.
We provide in-depth, independent reporting on the industries that power America’s economy and security infrastructure. From oil and gas to power generation, from defense contracts to critical supply chains, we examine the forces shaping Texas and the nation.
Meet the Founder
Zane Clark was born and raised in Dallas, Clark founded American Overview with a singular mission: to deliver rigorous, fact-based journalism on the sectors that define Texas’s economic and strategic importance to national security. With a background in market analysis and a track record of building digital-first media properties, he leads the publication with an emphasis on accuracy, verification, and editorial independence.
Clark oversees editorial direction and content development focused on helping readers understand the forces shaping Texas’s role in energy security and strategic industries. His reporting adheres to strict standards of sourcing and transparency, ensuring that coverage of the state’s most critical sectors meets the highest journalistic standards.