The notion that the U.S. should partner with Saudi Arabia in a joint “oil alliance” is “one of the more absurd policy suggestions that we’ve seen since the coronavirus began eating away at oil prices,” write authors. Read more to learn why. Continue Reading
Fellow Rachel A. Meidl critiques China’s ban on plastics, arguing that “simply banning a product and encouraging the use of understudied alternative products” is not enough. Continue Reading
The China oil map provides an online, interactive and comprehensive visualization of China’s key oil infrastructure. Continue Reading
The U.S. could become an important force behind the diversification, integration, and liberalization of the European natural gas market. Such engagement could be less controversial, less divisive, and likely more productive than sanctions on the NS2 pipeline that affect not only Gazprom/Russia but also some U.S. allies. Continue Reading
On Aug. 11, the Santa Cruz province of Argentina will hold elections for its governor and legislature. Energy fellow Mark P. Jones reviews the province’s Peronist history and discusses the impact of these elections on Argentina as a whole. Continue Reading
Over the last few months, five provinces in Argentina held local gubernatorial elections. Fellow Mark P. Jones recaps the elections and discusses their impact on national politics and energy policy. Continue Reading
With the U.S. and Iran staggering toward war, it bears asking: How would U.S. interests be served by war with Iran? It’s clear that U.S. interests would be deeply undermined. Continue Reading