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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

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

As Longterm Partnership With U.S. Fades, Saudi Arabia Seeks to Diversify its Diplomacy

The fact that Saudi Arabia entered a rapprochement deal with Iran and chose China to broker it came as a surprise to many…

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen March 27, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

Alberto Wertilneck Set to Return as Governor of the Vaca Muerta’s Río Negro Province

Most observers of Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play will be focused on the April 16 gubernatorial election in the province…

Mark P. Jones February 24, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Argentina Program | Commentary

The Battle For Control of the Vaca Muerta is Formally Underway: Neuquén 2023

Neuquén's forthcoming gubernatorial election will see voters choose between three candidates, however, its outcome will significantly affect investments in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta.

Mark P. Jones February 20, 2023

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Commentary

A Dangerous Winter Looms for Ukraine

As Russia continues to target energy infrastructure, a dangerous winter could be on the horizon for millions of Ukrainians. Bonner Means Baker Fellow Joe Barnes examines the various factors at play and what’s ahead for the brutal war in Ukraine.

Joe Barnes December 12, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Argentina Program | Commentary

Wind of Political Change Blowing in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta?

Next year’s political elections could bring major change to Argentina’s oil- and natural gas-rich Vaca Muerta — and companies with operations in the shale formation should pay close attention.

Mark P. Jones December 8, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

Why Fixing Methane Leaks From the Oil and Gas Industry Can be a Climate Game-changer – One That Pays for Itself

What’s the cheapest, quickest way to reduce climate change without roiling the economy? In the United States, it may be by reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

Jim Krane November 17, 2022

Science and Technology Policy | Commentary

The Many Challenges Facing Arati Prabhakar as She Takes Over Biden’s Science Policy Office

Arati Prabhakar has been sworn in as director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and assistant to the president…

Neal F. Lane October 6, 2022

Commentary

How Ukraine Is Upending Putin’s War

The war in Ukraine has taken a dramatic turn. The recent Ukrainian victory in the Kharkiv region has sent a clear message to Putin, who has so far responded with partial mobilization: Russia is in deep trouble in Ukraine.

Joe Barnes September 21, 2022

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Commentary

Has Joe Manchin Saved the North American Auto Industry?

By refusing to go along with an increased consumer subsidy fully available only for EVs and batteries produced in the U.S. with union labor, Sen. Manchin (perhaps with the assistance of Canada's government) has saved the U.S. government from what could have been a mortal blow to an integrated North American industry.

David A. Gantz August 30, 2022