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Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Issue Brief

Prioritizing Patient Health in Texas & the US by Integrating the Non-Medical Drivers of Health

This brief reviews federal and Texas specific policies and regulation to support the integration of non-medical services into health care payment systems.

Elena M. Marks, Jacquie Klotz, Rebecca Mak June 8, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

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

Commentary

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

Center for Public Finance | Commentary

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

Argentina Program | Commentary

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

Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

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

China Studies | Commentary

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

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Issue Brief

Why is Tesla Planning an Automobile Factory in Mexico? The Reasons May Surprise You.

Despite the many potential challenges — including difficulties conserving water, using clean energy and dealing with the López Obrador administration — Tesla will most likely move forward with the construction of a “gigafactory" in Mexico. In this issue brief, fellow David Gantz explains why the benefits outweigh the risks.

David A. Gantz May 9, 2023

Aerial map of Ukraine, highlighted in red

Commentary

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

Center for Public Finance | Issue Brief

A Lesser-Known Pandemic Relief Program Inspires Widespread Fraud

As COVID-related government support programs are phasing out, fraudulent claims associated with employee retention assistance are on the rise. In this issue brief, public finance fellow Joyce Beebe explores how a lesser-known tax credit may be the source of a lot of potential fraud.

Joyce Beebe May 1, 2023