Ukraine Maintains Initiative Despite Disappointing Counteroffensive
Ukraine's counteroffensive may be disappointing to date, but Ukraine forces maintain the initiative.
Joe Barnes September 15, 2023
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7 Steps for Igniting the Brain Capital Industrial Strategy
The creation of a new industry of brain capital technologies could stimulate major economic activity, create jobs, and contribute to technological advances for the U.S. and its allies, write Harris Eyre, Rachel Meidl and co-authors.
Harris A. Eyre, Rachel A. Meidl September 14, 2023
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
Assessing Houston's Flood Vulnerability 6 Years After Harvey
Six years after Hurricane Harvey deluged the Texas Gulf Coast, how exposed are Houston and Harris County to flooding risk? Jim Blackburn and Jennifer Borski examine key challenges and changes needed going forward.
Jim Blackburn, Jennifer Borski August 22, 2023
Binational Prospects for Water Augmentation in the Lower Colorado River Border Region
As drought persists along the lower Colorado River, can the U.S. and Mexico cooperate to develop new water sources? Stephen Mumme and Aidan Lyde explore options ranging from wastewater reclamation to seawater desalination.
Stephen Mumme, Aidan Lyde August 21, 2023
Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox: Carbon Is the Enemy. Carbon Is Not the Enemy.
In an era with a growing focus on climate change, decarbonization, and low-carbon, zero-carbon, and negative-carbon…
Rachel A. Meidl August 9, 2023
An Oil Workers Union Leader Could Be The Next Governor Of Argentina’s No. 3 Petro-Province, Santa Cruz
On August 13 the Argentine province of Santa Cruz will elect its governor and the 24 members of its unicameral provincial…
Mark P. Jones August 8, 2023
The US Can Lead in the Hydrogen Economy — If the Treasury Encourages Lifecycle Thinking and Diverse Investments
With the 45V tax credit, the U.S. is well poised to compete for the growing pipeline of clean hydrogen projects globally, writes fellow Rachel Meidl. But if the Treasury adds restrictions to the new tax credit, the U.S. could lose its advantage and a key opportunity for large-scale decarbonization.
Rachel A. Meidl July 25, 2023
The U.S. Could Leapfrog The World In Producing Clean Hydrogen—But Only If Treasury Encourages Diverse Investments
In recent days, record-breaking extreme heat has provided a preview of what’s in store as global temperatures continue to…
Rachel A. Meidl July 25, 2023
Five Reasons Why the Abraham Accords Are Ceding Ground to Arab-Iranian De-escalation
Five key factors make the Biden administration’s attempts to expand the Abraham Accords in the Middle East likely to fail, writes nonresident fellow Omar Rahman. Instead, regional approaches like the restoration of Saudi-UAE diplomatic relations with Iran are now holding sway.
Omar Rahman July 11, 2023