More Research, Analysis and Commentary
North American Energy
Is North America’s Energy Boom a Global Game Changer?
Increases in energy production in Canada and the U.S., combined with promising reforms in Mexico, are creating what some describe as a “North American energy renaissance.” Read More
Central America
Crime and Violence in Central America's Northern Triangle
The arrival of nearly 70 thousand unaccompanied children from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras this past summer was in large part due to the extreme violence and poverty that has beset the region for decades. A new year-long study assesses the region’s security challenges and U.S. security assistance. Read More
Slovakia
From Velvet Revolution and Velvet Divorce to Today
Several weeks ago, the US Congress commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution with the unveiling of a bust of Vaclav Havel. Pavol Demes discusses the anniversary and the current state of democracy in Slovakia, as well as about concerns over Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Read More
Trade
The Strategic Importance of Trade
From adding jobs and protecting the environment to building relationships and attempts to “rebalance” toward the Asia-Pacific region, U.S. trade agreements play a vital role. Ambassador Michael Froman, the nation’s 11th United States Trade Representative, provides context on trade strategy and the overall health of America’s trade equation. Read More
Features
Melting Pot Urgency: Attracting and Educating Entrepreneurs for the U.S.
Amy Wilkinson
Attracting foreign-born talent and teaching entrepreneurial skills are vital to the economic vibrancy of the United States.
Attracting foreign-born talent and teaching entrepreneurial skills are vital to the economic vibrancy of the United States.






















