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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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Patrick O'Hearn
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The geopolitics of Trump's trip to the Gulf
This may have been first and foremost a business trip, but geopolitics still played a role.
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Patrick O'Hearn
The business and economic impact of Trump's Gulf visit
A lot of big numbers were thrown announced, but are they realistic?
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Patrick O'Hearn
Erdogan and the PKK
The end of the Kurdish militant group is another feather in the Turkish leader's cap.
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Patrick O'Hearn
Can the US catch-up to China in rare earths?
Only through a combination of stable domestic investment and committed geopolitical partnerships. But even if these seeds are planted, they will take…
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Patrick O'Hearn
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We have to talk about rare earths
Which, despite their name, are not rare!
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Patrick O'Hearn
India. Pakistan. Kashmir.
An abridged history of the rivalry in the region since partition in 1947.
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Patrick O'Hearn
Is India about to attack Pakistan?
I sure hope not. The last thing the world needs right now is for two nuclear-armed neighbors to unleash hell upon each other.
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Patrick O'Hearn
Nota bene, 4/25/2025
Russia / Ukraine, a (temporary) reprieve for VOA and gold's recent ride.
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Patrick O'Hearn
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