> the old world order, the need for these companies to follow rules at least in spirit? That’s dead now
Pendulums swing. Anyone advocating for the development of more advanced technologies should be in favor of a system of fair laws enforced robustly. One need only look to countries that lack this foundation to understand why.
The history of international oil companies is instructive here. It takes many billions to build out oil infrastructure, and they're always one election/revolution away from losing it all.
Not arguing that this is “good” rather that this is the way things are now.