Research Library

Though the Nord Stream 2 has become one of the most contested pipeline projects in European history, smart policy choices grounded in understanding of the globalizing natural gas market and new options for natural gas delivery can facilitate a win-win situation for all Europeans, the author writes: http://bit.ly/2NKWNq6.

Over the last few months, five provinces in Argentina held local gubernatorial elections. In a new Forbes blog post, fellow Mark P. Jones recaps the elections and discusses their impact on national politics and energy policy: https://bit.ly/2S3MAnk

By Paul Lagunes, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Xiaoxuan Yang, Columbia University; and Andrés Castro, Columbia University. Corruption is a persistent problem throughout Latin America. Higher rates of perceived corruption are associated with lower levels of economic welfare and direct foreign investment, write the authors.

The author examines the provision of business public services and different forms of business taxation used to finance such services.

The author reviews four scenarios that could develop as the dispute over Turkey's purchase of a Russian-made missile defense system continues.

The author examines Saudi Arabia's climate strategy as part of an Oxford Institute for Energy Studies report on economic diversification in the MENA.

The number of energy-related social conflicts in Mexico has risen dramatically over the last several years. The authors review the reasons for these conflicts and the social impact assessments that should be required for firms developing energy projects in Mexico.

Mexico Center infographics provide informative visualizations of issues affecting the United States and Mexico as well as the binational relationship.

The June HPR newsletter considers whether online mental health care is as effective as an in-person clinic visit.