Ethan Lou

Opinion: In the Iran war, good news is bad news for oil, Canada and our future The longer the conflict continues, the more it’s looking like an act of economic self-harm by the U.S., and Canadians will be collateral damage

In the Iran war, good news is bad news for oil, Canada and our future

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by John Rapley: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: The Iran war is propelling Germany into another energy crisis – one made worse by Berlin’s epic mistakes Energy policy for the past 25 years has been illogical to the point of madness

The Iran war is propelling Germany into another energy crisis – one made worse by Berlin’s epic mistakes

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Eric Reguly: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

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This is my regular callout for pitches for the Globe and Mail's business opinion section. Pitch me at elou@globeandmail.com. For reference, these are the pieces that have run in my section: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com....

Opinion: Military power is still, unfortunately, the ultimate power That’s a lesson Canada can learn from the new war in the Middle East

Military power is still, unfortunately, the ultimate power

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Tony Keller: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Trump’s maritime security vow for Strait of Hormuz is implausible after his Venezuelan turnabout Trump’s promise for the strait lacks credibility because of his record of reneged commitments

Trump’s maritime security vow for Strait of Hormuz is implausible after his Venezuelan turnabout

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Rita Trichur: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Iran strike may be the first AI war, and it won’t be the last As artificial intelligence helps identify targets and compress battlefield decisions, there are concerns that human oversight is shrinking

Iran strike may be the first AI war, and it won’t be the last

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Gus Carlson: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: When Canada and Australia team up, nobody can stop us The two middle powers could have a powerful combined influence when working together, Scott Stirrett writes

When Canada and Australia team up, nobody can stop us

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Scott Stirrett: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: War in the Middle East makes the case for more Canadian energy and expanding the Port of Churchill Iran war is yet another reminder of why Canada must prioritize long-term projects that increase energy security

War in the Middle East makes the case for more Canadian energy and expanding the Port of Churchill

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Rita Trichur: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: To Trump’s tariffs and chaos, world-travelling Carney says ‘not today’ Prime Minister’s foreign trips rallying new trade allies to our side signals he is preparing for a necessary trade battle with the U.S.

To Trump’s tariffs and chaos, world-travelling Carney says ‘not today’

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by John Turley-Ewart: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Does Donald Trump want regime change in Iran? Or a Venezuela Solution? When given the chance to remove the Venezuelan dictatorship, Trump instead chose oil and installed his own protection racket

Does Donald Trump want regime change in Iran? Or a Venezuela Solution?

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Tony Keller: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: India’s oil problem has been worsened by the Iran war – but Canada may have the solution Building additional capacity to tidewater secures Canadian jobs, strengthens democratic alliances – and positions Canada to lead as an exporter of solutions

India’s oil problem has been worsened by the Iran war – but Canada may have the solution

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Gupreet Lail, Klevin Krausert: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Alberta’s oil sands should be the HALO trade for Asian economies Deep-pocketed Asian energy companies are revisiting their reliance on supplies from the Persian Gulf

Alberta’s oil sands should be the HALO trade for Asian economies

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Andrew Willis: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Canada’s submarine conundrum: Buying a few boats is harder than it looks Ottawa will have to perform a delicate balancing act between learning from procurement mistakes, pivoting to new supply chains and meeting North American alliance commitments

Canada’s submarine conundrum: Buying a few boats is harder than it looks

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Jeffrey F. Collins: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: OpenAI has shown it cannot be trusted. Canada needs nationalized, public AI OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, lobbied Ottawa for business. All the while it hid its knowledge of Tumbler Ridge shooter

OpenAI has shown it cannot be trusted. Canada needs nationalized, public AI

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Nathan Sanders, Bruce Schneier: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: An Iran oil shock darkens prospects for all the money in the world If this war leads to any other outcome than a quick regime collapse, anxiety may rise quickly in world oil markets

An Iran oil shock darkens prospects for all the money in the world

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by John Rapley: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Tariff-mad Trump keeps talking big but plays a losing game The U.S. President can fume all he wants – the Supreme Court has dealt his strategy a fatal blow

Tariff-mad Trump keeps talking big but plays a losing game

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by John Rapley: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: What is Europe even for? Decline and tragedy at the heart of the West Europe has been pushed to the brink – unstable, broke and impotent. The continent needs to get its act together so we can all have a better tomorrow

My latest in the Globe and Mail:

What is Europe even for? Decline and tragedy at the heart of the West www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Opinion: Why India needs Canada, and how we can leverage that The use of tariffs has led to countries distrusting the U.S. This creates an opportunity for Canada

Why India needs Canada, and how we can leverage that

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Jeff Mahon: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: The U.S. no longer believes that trade can be a win-win. Buckle up, Canada The old give-and-take between our countries is now take-and-take

The U.S. no longer believes that trade can be a win-win. Buckle up, Canada

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Tony Keller: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: The myth of homeownership as an investment is wreaking untold damage Real estate is neither a guaranteed nor a rapid wealth generator – and forgetting that is dangerous

The myth of homeownership as an investment is wreaking untold damage

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by J. Ari Pandes: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: India is signing trade deals with other middle powers. Canada cannot get lost in the shuffle India has now secured preferential access to two-thirds of global markets after a significant EU deal

India is signing trade deals with other middle powers. Canada cannot get lost in the shuffle

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Rita Trichur: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

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Opinion: Why Mark Carney must go to India (and other countries that are not the U.S.) Carney’s upcoming trade-focused trips strengthen Canada’s position in negotiations with the U.S.

Why Mark Carney must go to India (and other countries that are not the U.S.)

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Daryl Ching: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Trump might order banks to verify clients’ citizenship. What’s so wrong about that? Financial services industry is concerned new requirements would make banks part of Trump’s hard-line illegal immigration efforts

Trump might order banks to verify clients’ citizenship. What’s so wrong about that?

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Gus Carlson: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: At State of the Union, Trump touts economy with childish naivety and Third World demagoguery Trump has dragged the U.S. well into the realm of banana-republic governance

At State of the Union, Trump touts economy with childish naivety and Third World demagoguery

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by :

Opinion: Trump’s tariff defence at the State of the Union show a weak hand and an era ending Canada should focus on sector specifics and be prepared for tradeoffs

Trump’s tariff defence at the State of the Union show a weak hand and an era ending

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Wolfgang Alschner: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Let’s just buy the F-35s and not cut off our nose to spite our face Canada should not let strong emotions over the U.S. administration cloud our judgment when it comes to which fighter jets to purchase

Let’s just buy the F-35s and not cut off our nose to spite our face

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Christopher Worswick: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Ford can’t ignore the plight of poor students. But some middle-class parents deserve a kick in the pants Low-income students will pay a hefty price for Ontario’s changes to OSAP funding, while families who need it least keep enjoying the free ride

Ford can’t ignore the plight of poor students. But some middle-class parents deserve a kick in the pants

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Rita Trichur: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: How will free-spending Ford pay for Ontario’s $400-billion nuclear plans? If the plans are to be paid for through the rates charged for the electricity produced, bills will rise dramatically

How will free-spending Ford pay for Ontario’s $400-billion nuclear plans?

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Mark Winfield: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Danielle Smith’s referendum plans show the folly of Carney giving further concessions on energy policy By cuing up the next set of grievances before the last round has been fully resolved, any intergovernmental harmony from further federal backtracking will be short-lived

Danielle Smith’s referendum plans show the folly of Carney giving further concessions on energy policy

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Adam Radwanski: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...