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Have we finally reached a conclusion in the US Steel-Nippon Steel saga?
For the moment, yes, but we'll see how the deal's parameters impact the state of play over the coming months / years.
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Patrick O'Hearn
48 hours later, some thoughts on the US strike of Iran
A collection of musings based on the mountains of reporting and speculation about what is to come.
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Patrick O'Hearn
Should the US bomb Iran? part 2
Personally, I do not think the US should bomb Iran.
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Patrick O'Hearn
Should the US bomb Iran? part 1
Setting the stage for Trump's monumental decision.
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Patrick O'Hearn
Mexico’s judicial election on June 1st went precisely as expected
A rousing demonstration of democracy in action, this election was not.
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Reflecting on Canada's failed carbon tax
The lesson? If you want something to succeed, make the result visible.
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America First, via AUKUS and taxes?
The review of a strategic alliance and a potential tax provision throw further doubt on US attractiveness in 2025.
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Tesla's no good, very bad day
Plus: Getting ready for the parade.
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Patrick O'Hearn
Do the protests in LA justify a military response?
From where I sit in Los Angeles, they do not.
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Patrick O'Hearn
The cost of eliminating USAID
The ignominious legacy of Musk's time in government.
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Patrick O'Hearn
Is it time to worry about government reported data?
A pair of headlines suggests as much
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Patrick O'Hearn
The state of play in South Korea
The newly elected president, Lee Jae-myung, enters office with a mountain of issues that will require his immediate attention
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Patrick O'Hearn
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