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Is the Shale Revolution Here to Stay?

Critics of the U.S. shale industry question its staying power.

Daily Memo: Intrigue in the Middle East, Fallout From the Trade War

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The US, Iran and ‘Sabotage’ in the Persian Gulf

Four oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz were targets of “sabotage” attacks from unknown sources.

US-China Trade Talks and American Strategy

The United States is shifting from military to economic warfare.

Daily Memo: Gulf Sabotage, Japan’s Economy, Pakistan’s Finances

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Digging in for a Longer Trade War

If the political constraints on Xi are so steep that Beijing can’t even rubber stamp its way out from under 25 percent tariffs, it doesn’t bode well for the negotiations going forward.

Daily Memo: Waiting for China, German Exports, US and Iran

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Hong Kong: Just Another Chinese City?

Beijing has slowly been increasing its control over the special administrative region.

Brazil and Colombia: Responses to the Venezuelan Crisis

Summary Colombia and Brazil have adopted similar approaches to Venezuela and likely will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Both countries have followed...

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