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Incumbent Governors on Track for Victory in Argentina’s Lithium & Copper Belt Provinces: Jujuy, Salta & San Juan

On May 7 and May 14, three of Argentina’s four major mining provinces will elect their respective governor and members of…

Mark P. Jones March 28, 2023

Commentary

Looking Back at Our Impact in 2022

In 2022, the nation faced fundamental questions about how we govern our economy and society — particularly how we formulate public policy. Here, we share 10 highlights of our work that illustrate our impact from the previous year.

David M. Satterfield December 21, 2022

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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

Commentary

What the Midterms Mean for US Foreign Policy

Although a Republican House is not a disaster for Biden’s foreign policy, it could complicate his job as he pursues policies toward China and Ukraine, writes fellow Joe Barnes.

Joe Barnes November 28, 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

Drug Policy | Commentary

317,793 People Were Arrested for Marijuana Possession in 2020 Despite the Growing Legalization Movement

More than 300,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in 2020, FBI records show. Meanwhile, the drug is being legal…

Katharine Neill Harris November 16, 2022

Conflict Resolution and U.S. Foreign Policy | Commentary

Biden’s National Security (Sort of) Strategy

After a delay, the Joe Biden administration has issued its National Security Strategy (NSS), a summary of the administration’s foreign policy approach. Fellow Joe Barnes discusses the usefulness and implications of the NSS in this commentary.

Joe Barnes October 26, 2022

Commentary

Why Putin is Doubling Down in Ukraine

Russia is losing the war in Ukraine, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, faced with this truth, has decided to double down on his efforts. Fellow Joe Barnes explains how Putin has boxed himself into a corner — and why this makes him so dangerous.

Joe Barnes October 11, 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