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Latin America Initiative | Commentary
An Unwanted Consequence of Normalized Relations With Cuba
As President Obama prepares for a historic visit to Havana, thousands of the island’s residents are rushing to immigrate to the U.S., hoping to beat the rumored end of a policy that lets Cubans who reach American soil remain here. Read Erika de la Garza’s take on the unsought consequences of reestablishing U.S. ties to Cuba.
Erika de la Garza February 24, 2016
A collection of water pumps and water pipes.
Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Jamaica’s Water Insecurity
Water scarcity in Jamaica has brought serious development and social challenges, as 30 percent of the poorest households rely on untreated water sources. Proper water conservation, management and adaptation approaches are required to enhance social, economic, food and health sustainability.
November 2, 2015
Pump jacks and pipelines move oil through the desert
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Political Economy of the Arab Gulf | Commentary
How Resilient Is Saudi Arabia to a Prolonged Oil Price Slump?
Though drops in oil prices stand to impact Saudi Arabia’s economic stability, the government has turned to drawing down its foreign reserves and issuing bonds to alleviate budgetary pressures and avoid drastic domestic spending cuts. Fellow for the Middle East Kristian Coates Ulrichsen writes in the Baker Institute Blog: http://bit.ly/1fKLWG9.
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen August 28, 2015
Europe Map
International Economics | Commentary
What’s Next for Greece?
In a July 5 referendum, Greeks overwhelmingly rejected the terms of a bailout proposed by international creditors. Baker Institute Rice scholar Ted Temzelides blogs on the surprisingly strong vote against the rescue package, and what may lie ahead.
Ted Loch-Temzelides July 5, 2015
Argentina oil flag
Latin America Initiative | Commentary
A Turning Point in Argentina’s Politics
This year marks a turning point in Argentinian politics now that Cristina Fernández de Kirchner lacks the constitutional possibility of being reelected. And with the party system fragmented as it is, no candidate has a clear victory.
March 30, 2015