U.S. House of Representatives
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 00:00
I yield myself such time as I may consume to explain that this legislation would require the Secretary of State to develop a multiyear strategy to bolster the Organization of American States, OAS as we know it, and improve the performance and the process
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 00:00
The administration constantly and conveniently goes out of its way to keep Americans from possessing firearms, but it seems to be enthusiastically delighting in running guns into other countries-- to groups like drug cartels in Mexico , rebel groups in Li
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 00:00
Efforts to support democracy must include policies to improve citizen security, combat organized crime and its corruption at all levels of society, and foster inclusionary growth and development.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 00:00
The current slow pace of democratic progress in some Latin American countries is due to the rise of radical populist governments.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 00:00
It is probably no exaggeration to say that the impermanency of constitutional rules is the single most critical challenge to democracy in the region.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 00:00
Violence and official legal harassment are the main emerging trends that illustrate the major challenges facing the press in the Western hemisphere.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 11:46
In broad terms, Central Asian energy is the playing field for two major forces. China, in its global quest for the raw materials uses its financial clout to access Central Asia's natural gas. Russia wants power of a different type.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 11:06
The United States should maintain strategic reserves of those defense-critical elements that face likely shortages (REEs and PGMs) while seeking alternative sources.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 08:52
The discovery of offshore oil and gas deposits in the Eastern Mediterranean is one of the more promising energy developments of the last 5 years. These deposits could contribute to development and security for the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 08:14
Central Asia is estimated to hold more than 11% of world proven gas reserves, mostly concentrated in Turkmenistan. The region currently produces less than 5% of global gas supply, so there is tremendous potential for growth.