Turkey’s Opposition Must Change: Takeaways from the Turkish Elections
Widespread optimism about changes coming in the Turkish presidential elections gave way — yet again — to disappointment…
A.Kadir Yildirim June 2, 2023
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Washington’s Approval of F-16 Training for Ukraine Signals We’re with Kyiv for the Long Haul
President Joe Biden recently announced that the U.S. will support efforts to train Ukrainian personnel in the use of F-16 fighter aircraft. What will this mean for the future of the conflict and the involvement of the United States? Fellow Joe Barnes explains.
Joe Barnes May 25, 2023
Governing Parties Prevail In 4 Argentine Mining & Petro Province Election
On May 7 and May 14, the respective governing parties in the Argentine provinces of Jujuy, La Pampa, Salta and Tierra del…
Mark P. Jones May 16, 2023
How Long Will it Take for China’s Nuclear Power to Replace Coal?
Countries like France, Japan, and others were forced to re-examine their national nuclear policy due to energy security…
Shih Yu (Elsie) Hung May 16, 2023
War Rooms and Bailouts: How Banks and the Fed are Preparing for a U.S. Default
Convening war rooms, planning speedy bailouts and raising "house-on-fire" alarm bells: Those are a few of the ways the biggest banks and financial regulators are preparing for a potential default on U.S. debt.
John W. Diamond May 16, 2023
Chinese Anime and Japanese Mahjong: The Clandestine Battle Between Digital Content Economies
The latest rivalry between China and Japan is over digital media, specifically over what countries can claim the label of “anime.” But what’s going on is much more complex than the oversimplified “China vs. Japan” narrative, writes research associate Brandon Zheng.
Brandon Zheng May 10, 2023
The War in Ukraine Is Underscoring US Security Challenges in Europe and East Asia
The Russia-Ukraine war may have strengthened the NATO alliance. But it also raises critical questions about Europe’s security architecture and U.S. policy toward China.
Joe Barnes May 3, 2023
Accusations of US Spying in Mexico Reveal AMLO’s Hostile Intentions Toward US Interests
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's deference to drug cartels in Mexico reveals that he is not interested in meaningful cooperation on bilateral drug law enforcement, and his administration should be regarded as hostile to U.S. interests, writes nonresident fellow Gary Hale.
Gary J. Hale April 27, 2023
Public Medicaid Managed Care Organizations are Under Attack in Texas
Two new bills introduced in the Texas Legislature could jeopardize the care received by Medicaid patients, writes Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics. She explains why the legislation would weaken county-owned insurance plans and raise Texans’ tax bills.
Vivian Ho April 24, 2023
A Political Earthquake In Argentina’s Vaca Muerta: The 2023 Neuquén Gubernatorial Election
On April 16, Rodolfo “Rolo” Figueroa did what no gubernatorial candidate has ever done in Neuquén over the past 60 years…
Mark P. Jones April 17, 2023