The Right to Bear Arms in Mexico: Mexican Senator Invokes the U.S. Second Amendment
This blog post examines a Mexican senator's push to amend Mexico's Constitution to emulate the Second Amendment of the U.S…
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Lost in Space 2016 October 3, 2016
Since the space shuttle program ended in July 2011, the United States has not had the capability to launch humans into space…
Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Colombia’s Peace Plebiscite: The People Have Spoken Colombians on Sunday (10/2) voted against a peace deal with FARC negotiated by President Juan Manuel Santos. What are the…
October 3, 2016 
China’s Evolving Oil Demand: Slowing Overall Growth, Gasoline Replacing Diesel as Demand Driver, Refined Product Exports Rising Substantially
This working paper analyzes three key factors that characterize the “new normal” of China’s oil demand: slowing overall…
September 30, 2016 
Somalia: A Nation at the Crossroads of Extreme Poverty, Conflict, and Neglected Tropical Diseases
The article analyzes the spread of neglected tropical diseases in Somolia due to severe poverty, and civil strife, and…
September 29, 2016 
Latin America Initiative | Issue Brief
External Financing to Latin America: Are We in a New World? This brief argues that, in contrast to the pessimism and ongoing recession in Latin America generated by the collapse of…
September 28, 2016 Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Colombia’s Peace Plebiscite: Making the Right Choice President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia promised that if his administration negotiated peace with the guerrilla group FARC…
September 27, 2016 Geopolitical Challenges in the Caucasus September 26, 2016
Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Armenia has a rich history that translates into a complex…
Mexico's Energy Reform: Opportunities in all Directions September 23, 2016
Mexico’s energy reforms have changed the entire sector, though much of the attention has been on hydrocarbons. This event…
Stem Cell Tourism Near and Far: Achieving a Compromise for the Patient September 22, 2016
Patient advocacy groups have been strong supporters of stem cell and regenerative medicine research. But, after waiting more…