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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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July 31, 2024
Venezuela
Venezuela: The Rise and Fall of a Petrostate
Venezuela’s ongoing descent into economic and political chaos is a cautionary tale of the dangerous influence that resource wealth can have on developing countries.
October 5, 2024
Venezuela
What is the Real U.S. Policy on Venezuela?
Despite the Biden administration's tough words about democracy in Venezuela, oil exports from that country to the United States are growing and Chevron's license was just renewed again.
September 7, 2024
Venezuela
Oil Companies, Biden Policies, and Democracy in Venezuela
The activities of U.S. and European oil companies in Venezuela are helping the Maduro regime crush democracy there, and the Biden administration should now fully reimpose U.S. sanctions.
September 26, 2024
Venezuela
Time to Revoke the Licenses Permitting U.S. Oil Companies to Work in Venezuela
General License 41 was promulgated by Treasury to help democracy in Venezuela. That has failed, and the lack of transparency under Venezuelan law obscures facts that should be in the public record.
July 19, 2024
Venezuela
Can Maduro Be Negotiated Out of Venezuela?
The United States should try to find out if an offer of amnesty will persuade Venezuela's dictator to permit and respect the results of a free election on July 28.
September 18, 2024
Venezuela
More Hostages But No More Sanctions: The Failure of Biden Administration Venezuela Policy
The arrest of a fourth American hostage by the Maduro regime in Venezuela shows the failure of Biden administration policy there. It is time to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil.
March 28, 2025
China Strategy Initiative
China in Latin America: March 2025
In March, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government would review tariffs on Chinese imports. Venezuela boosted oil exports to China in the face of U.S. sanctions and questions over the …
June 2, 2024
Venezuela
Will the United States Boost Maduro in Venezuela’s Election?
A forced sale of CITGO oil company just days before Venezuela's July 28 presidential election would be a propaganda bonanza for the Maduro regime, and should be delayed by the United States governmen…
August 13, 2024
Venezuela
Carrots Need Sticks: The Biden Administration and the Case of Venezuela
The Biden administration appears to be offering Venezuelan dictator Maduro amnesty if he will leave power, but sticks as well as carrots will be needed to persuade him.
July 16, 2024
Venezuela
Will Maduro Hold on to Power in Venezuela’s 2024 Election?
The closely watched elections on July 28 will determine whether incumbent President Nicolás Maduro wins a third term or allows a democratic transition.
