What would happen if Russian gas stopped flowing to Europe? Recent gas cutoffs to Poland and Bulgaria are harbingers of a trend. Other countries’ decision on gas imports from Russia need to represent a definitive, unifying statement that the time for Russian dominance over EU gas imports is over. Continue Reading
As payments to Russian energy giants by other countries near their due dates, many ask whether this is the time when Russia may cut its gas deliveries to Europe completely — and, if so, what can the U.S. do? The authors explain why currently, more drastic actions such as invoking the Defense Production Act could prove counterproductive, unnecessary and harmful to U.S. trade policy. Continue Reading
Last month, China released its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for the energy sector. While clean and low-carbon may be the keywords on paper, in reality, Beijing will continue rely on coal to power its economy and energy transitions. Continue Reading
Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently lost a major congressional vote in his bid to limit private investment in the country’s electricity sector. Although López Obrador cannot run for election again, the vote represents a stand against his vision for Mexico — and sets the stage for the 2024 presidential election, which may be much more competitive than many suspected just a few months ago. Continue Reading
Russia’s likely initial goal — a quick decapitation strike against Kyiv and the installation of a pro-Moscow government — has proven an embarrassing and costly failure. But the war in Ukraine continues, trailing fresh horrors in its wake, writes fellow Joe Barnes. Continue Reading
Many Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. A bill pending in Congress aims to help by creating more retirement savings options for longer periods of time. Joyce Beebe explains the ins and outs of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022. Continue Reading
In Nov. 2021, President Biden touted the robust growth of small businesses in the U.S. As 2022 moves forward, how does this square with data on business growth over the two years since the pandemic began, particularly in Texas? Continue Reading