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Drought in Iran marked by reduced vegetation.
Iran's Looming Water Bankruptcy
Iran is on the brink of “water bankruptcy” in large part because the Iranian government’s aspirations for wheat self-sufficiency are driving high agricultural water use, fellow Gabriel Collins writes in this research paper. The paper analyzes Iran’s water situation and proposes policy solutions to slow the rapid depletion of the country’s groundwater.
Gabriel Collins April 4, 2017
Trade containers behind a fence.
Latin America Initiative | Issue Brief
Trade Liberalization in Brazil: When and How?
Brazil's economy is among those most closed to foreign trade. Debate on trade policy has returned to the political agenda, but domestic and international circumstances do not currently favor reform. This brief discusses the outlook for trade policy reform in Brazil during President Michel Temer's term and the challenges that will be faced by any succeeding government.
Pedro da Motta Veiga March 21, 2017
The flags of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
Whither NAFTA?
NAFTA has become increasingly more controversial in the United States. U.S. firms and workers are best served by an examination of the agreement to improve and modernize the relationship and make it more equitable to all partners. This will benefit America’s economy, and that of Canada and Mexico.
January 13, 2017
International paper currencies stacked together, showing range of colors and styles
What Happened to "Japan as Number One" ?
Japan's once-booming economy has been somnolent, mainly as a result of deflation and decreased productivity. This issue brief discusses Abenomics — the country's strategy for achieving economic growth — and the headwinds created by the demographic forces of aging in Japan.
Masaaki Yoshimori, Russell Green August 26, 2016