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Biden’s Patience With Netanyahu Is Running Thin

President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. is preparing to open a maritime corridor to Gaza highlights a deteriorating relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and attempts to address voter concerns ahead of the November election.

Joe Barnes March 13, 2024

China Studies | Commentary

Taiwan Is Not Your Father’s Democracy Anymore

Taiwan’s Jan. 13 elections saw voters assert an increasingly diverse and inclusive democratic identity. Allies and foes alike should take note, writes fellow Steven W. Lewis.

Steven W. Lewis January 22, 2024

Commentary

A Perfect Storm for US Foreign Policy

Armed conflicts in the Middle East and Europe and a strained relationship with China mean that U.S. foreign policy is currently operating in crisis mode. Fellow Joe Barnes discusses the many challenges we face and how multiple issues are contributing to this perfect storm.

Joe Barnes December 6, 2023

Commentary

Foreign Policy Roundup: The 2024 Democrats

Among his 2024 Democratic challengers, Biden has the clearest foreign policy record — but it may be difficult to maintain his current balancing act on Ukraine and China when it comes to the general election, writes Bonner Means Baker Fellow Joe Barnes.

Joe Barnes August 8, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Turkey’s Opposition Must Change: Takeaways from the Turkish Elections

Widespread optimism about changes coming in the Turkish presidential elections gave way — yet again — to disappointment…

A.Kadir Yildirim June 2, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

Governing Parties Prevail In 4 Argentine Mining & Petro Province Election

On May 7 and May 14, the respective governing parties in the Argentine provinces of Jujuy, La Pampa, Salta and Tierra del…

Mark P. Jones May 16, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

A Political Earthquake In Argentina’s Vaca Muerta: The 2023 Neuquén Gubernatorial Election

On April 16, Rodolfo “Rolo” Figueroa did what no gubernatorial candidate has ever done in Neuquén over the past 60 years…

Mark P. Jones April 17, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Argentina Program | Commentary

The Battle For Control of the Vaca Muerta is Formally Underway: Neuquén 2023

Neuquén's forthcoming gubernatorial election will see voters choose between three candidates, however, its outcome will significantly affect investments in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta.

Mark P. Jones February 20, 2023

Center for Public Finance | Commentary

Politicians in Texas Could be Using Anticipation Notes to Fund Projects Taxpayers Don’t Want

Texas lawmakers must address the misuse of anticipation notes — short-term debt securities used to raise money for public projects, writes John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance. Since they don’t require voter approval, politicians could use them to fund unwanted projects, he explains.

John W. Diamond January 13, 2023

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