U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela’s Hydrocarbon Sector
How can the U.S. government help the recovery of the post-transition Venezuelan oil and gas sector? The authors offer key…
February 9, 2021 3345 Results
The “Criticality” of Minerals for Energy Transitions. Hydrocarbons? Yes, Hydrocarbons.
Energy fellow Michelle Michot Foss explains why hydrocarbons are critical minerals for the energy transition and…
February 8, 2021 
Drug Policy Priority Issues for the Biden Administration
Effective drug policy requires acceptance that, for better or worse, licit and illicit drug use is part of our world. The…
February 5, 2021 
Background Information: Key Elasticities in the Diamond-Zodrow Model
In this background document, the authors provide some information on the choices of key parameter values used in the Diamond…
February 4, 2021 
Did the Budget Control Act Work?
As the Budget Control Act nears expiry, it is important to reflect on its effectiveness — does the BCA provide a framework…
February 4, 2021 
Redefining and Governing the Border as a Binational Commons
A well-managed U.S.-Mexico border is essential not only for millions of border residents in both countries, but for the U.S…
February 4, 2021 
Resetting and Reengaging U.S.-China Soft Power Relations
If the global economy is to recover after the pandemic, the United States must reestablish mutually beneficial economic…
February 3, 2021 
Extend Investment Tax Incentives for Small Business Recovery
Two federal income tax incentives for business investment are scheduled to end after 2021 and 2022, just as the small…
February 2, 2021 
Challenges Ahead for US Refiners?
U.S. oil refiners have had a great run this century. But market events in 2020 signal changes to come that will challenge…
February 2, 2021 
International Trade Issues: Challenges and Opportunities for the Biden Administration
The new administration should immediately abandon the “America Alone” policies of the Trump administration and work with our…
February 2, 2021