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July 15, 2022
China Stands in Way of Biden's Saudi Outreach
"The Chinese have worked for access and for influence not just in Saudi Arabia, but in the Gulf as a whole," said Baker Institute Director Ambassador David Satterfield.
Read more in Politico. July 13, 2022
Is Putin’s Oil War with West Straining Ties with Allies?
“The war shows that countries have interests, not enemies or friends,” said fellow Francisco Monaldi, amid reports that Russia's use of energy as a weapon may push Venezuela toward the West.
Read more at the New York Times. July 12, 2022
Most Medical Debt to be Removed from Credit Reports
Major credit bureaus are changing how they report unpaid medical bills — "great news for consumers," said health economist Vivian Ho."This was debt that was dragging a lot of people down."
Read more at Marketplace. July 12, 2022
Biden's Mideast Trip: Key Issues
Fellow Kristian Coates Ulrichsen predicted President Biden won't make much headway in lowering oil prices during his upcoming trip to the Middle East. “I just don't see that the Saudis and the UAE are willing to break out of the OPEC+ framework,” he said.
Read more at VOA News. July 11, 2022
Democrats Have a Hispanic Problem
South Texas Democrats — overwhelmingly Hispanic — have always been more conservative than Hispanics elsewhere, said fellow Mark Jones. His polling shows Hispanic Texans who are male, evangelical or have two white grandparents gravitate toward GOP fastest. Read more at The Economist.
Read more at The Economist.