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Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Journal

A Social Network Analysis of Mexico’s Dark Network Alliance Structure

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This article assesses Mexico’s organized crime alliance and subgroup network structures. Through social network…

Nathan P. Jones, Irina Chindea, Daniel Weisz Argomedo, John P. Sullivan December 5, 2022

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Journal

The European Union's Migration Management Aid: Developing Democracies or Supporting Authoritarianism?

The European Union and its member states have invested billions of euros in migration management programs that purport to promote “good migration governance” around the world. But what is the impact of migration management aid on governance outside of the EU?

Kelsey Norman, Nicholas R. Micinski October 17, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Who’s in Charge and How Does It Work? US Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure

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The protection of critical infrastructure (water, energy, food supply, healthcare etc.) from cyberattack has…

Christopher Bronk, Wm Arthur Conklin September 12, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Mexico’s Energy Prospects: Gains from Renewable Sources Over A Fossil Fuel-Dominated Environment

Changing political conditions in Mexico threaten the future of clean energy in the country. A competitive electricity market…

Pedro Hancevic, Hector Nuñez, Juan Rosellón August 23, 2022

Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Journal

A Comparison of U.S. Medicare Expenditures for Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis

Observations that peritoneal dialysis (PD) may be an effective, lower-cost alternative to hemodialysis for the treatment of ESKD have led to policies encouraging PD and subsequent increases in its use in the United States.

Vivian Ho, Kevin Erickson August 19, 2022

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Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Journal

Understanding the Nexus between Undocumented Immigration and Mental Health

The author proposes a model that explains how stressors such as constant uncertainty and legal vulnerability can affect the mental health of undocumented immigrants — and how, paradoxically, they can also make migrant communities more resilient. Learn more in Current Opinion in Psychology.

Tony Payan July 11, 2022

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Journal

Can We Do That Here? An Analysis of U.S. Federal and State Policies Guiding Human Embryo and Embryoid Research

Scientists and members of the public exploring the controversial area of U.S. human embryo and embryoid research will find a complex and sometimes bewildering assortment of federal and state laws. The authors recommend additional guidance, but note slow progress in the development of embryo research policy.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Daniel Moralí June 28, 2022

Science and Technology Policy | Journal

Let’s Not Abandon Russian Scientists

In a joint letter, a group of scientists calls on U.S. policymakers and the nation's scientific communities to avoid shunning Russian scientists and academics for the actions of Russia's government in light of the invasion of Ukraine.

Neal F. Lane March 24, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

On the Reduced Supply Chain Risks and Mining Involved in the Transition From Coal to Wind

The authors respond to a critique of their prior article, elaborating on how "a switch from fossil fuel systems to renewables involves sharp declines in risk and mining."

Jim Krane February 18, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Gain foreign investment, gain U.S. security ties?

Reversing a more typical pattern of using existing security ties to attract investors, Guyana and Qatar have demonstrated how two small states can use foreign direct investment by oil and gas firms to bolster security ties with the U.S., writes energy fellow Jim Krane in a new article for Resources Policy.

Jim Krane December 3, 2021

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