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U.S.-Mexico secondary inspection gate at the border

60 Years of Nearshoring: A Historical Exploration of US Production Shifting to Mexico

What's behind the rise of U.S. manufacturers “nearshoring” to Mexico? In this report, fellow David A. Gantz explores the historical drivers fueling this trend and the reasons why Mexico may struggle to attract foreign investment in the near future.

David A. Gantz March 27, 2024

Center for Energy Studies | Program on Energy and Geopolitics in Eurasia | Report

Reaping the Whirlwind: How China’s Coercive Annexation of Taiwan Could Trigger Nuclear Proliferation in Asia and Beyond

As China appears ever closer to attempting a coercive annexation of Taiwan, this report explores how such a move could trigger a chain of nuclear proliferation — potentially adding thousands more warheads to stockpiles globally.

Gabriel Collins, Andrew S. Erickson October 25, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Program on Energy and Geopolitics in Eurasia | Report

Why Is Europe Not Replacing Russian Pipeline Gas With Long-term LNG Contracts?

This report explains Europe's failure to secure long-term liquefied natural gas supplies, the likely implications, and provides ideas for better ensuring energy security moving forward.

Gabriel Collins, Steven R. Miles September 13, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Report

US LNG Exports: Supply, Siting and Bottlenecks

As global energy markets continue their inexorable transition to a lower GHG future, sources of energy supply that are competitive, accessible, and environmentally favorable will thrive. This is exactly where U.S. natural gas can find its comparative advantage.

Kenneth B. Medlock III May 16, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Program on Energy and Geopolitics in Eurasia | Report

US Needs LNG to Fight a Two-Front Gas War

With conflict on two fronts, and natural gas squarely in the crosshairs, the US LNG industry will be needed to support our allies in both Europe and Asia this winter, write the authors.

Steven R. Miles, Gabriel Collins, Anna B. Mikulska August 18, 2022

The flags of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Report

The USMCA's Future in Context

In the last of a series of reports on the USMCA, fellow David Gantz considers the trade-related matters that could affect the success of the USMCA as a mechanism for encouraging investment, creating new jobs and enhancing consumer welfare in North America.

David A. Gantz June 16, 2020