Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Fidel Castro, Hero or Tyrant? Regardless of one’s views toward Fidel Castro, his strong impact on world history is undeniable, Latin America Initiative…
November 28, 2016 3344 Results
Winter Is Coming: Controlled Conflicts and the Oil-Price Geopolitical-Risk Premium
This paper presents a simple dynamic growth model of investment, consumption, passive military spending, and active military…
November 21, 2016 
Weathering Collapse: An Assessment of the Financial and Operational Situation of the Venezuelan Oil Industry
This paper examines the cash flow and financial issues affecting Venezuela’s PDVSA, as well as the operational challenges…
November 18, 2016 
Will India’s Currency Exchange Work as Hoped?
This brief gauges the impact of India's drastic, surprise move to eliminate "black money" by requiring holders to redeem…
November 16, 2016 
China Now Exports as Much Diesel Fuel and Gasoline as Saudi Arabia Does
This article analyzes China’s rising diesel and gasoline exports, which now rival exports by Saudi Arabia.
November 14, 2016 
Where China’s Diesel Fuel Exports Are Coming From and Where They Are Going
Using China Customs port-level export data, this article analyzes the key outlet points for China’s middle distillate…
November 14, 2016 
President Trump and Foreign Policy: Let's Make a Deal?
Bonner Means Baker Fellow Joe Barnes suggests that Trump’s core philosophies as a deal-maker may guide his policy decisions…
November 14, 2016 
A Perspective on the Department of Energy’s Energy-Water Nexus 2017 Budget Justification
Broad collaborative action between the government, industry, municipalities and other stakeholders is necessary to enable…
November 14, 2016 Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Déjà Vu – Nicaragua Heading Toward Another Dynasty? Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was elected to a third consecutive and fourth overall term as president Sunday. While…
November 8, 2016 
The Victimology of Extortions in Mexico
Criminal extortion is on the rise in Mexico, particularly along the northern border states. Author Gary Hale shows how this…
November 4, 2016