PUBLICATIONS

July 2009

Zelaya's Military and Political Coup: A Step Back for Democracy in the Hemisphere

The recent coup to displace the president of Honduras was an unacceptable response for a democratic society.

Erika de la Garza

Jul 01

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June 2009

Baker Institute Policy Report 41: Sustainable U.S. Policy Options to Address Climate Change: Highlights of the Debate

With a new U.S. administration, there is renewed opportunity to devise an effective U.S. climate response and to achieve a greater consensus on approaches both at home and abroad.

Lauren A. Smulcer, Kirstin R. Matthews, Amy Myers Jaffe, Neal Lane

Jun 29

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Insuring All Children Now Will Save Money in the Future

An op-ed calling to provide care to improve health status and productivity. Published in the June 19, 2009, edition of The Houston Chronicle.

Vivian Ho

Jun 19

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Group Effort Needed to Secure U.S. Cyberspace

Parties must work together to counter threat. Published in the June 14, 2009, edition of The Houston Chronicle.

Christopher Bronk, Dan Castro, Dan Wallach

Jun 14

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Baker Institute Policy Report 40: The Economic Impact of Uninsured Children on America

A review of medical and social science literature to examine the evidence regarding the economic impact of failing to insure all children in the United States.

Vivian Ho, Marah Short

Jun 09

[PDF : 1.2 MB ]

What We're Thinking: Latin America's Changing Energy Landscape

The dramatic decline in oil prices may particularly affect Latin America, where oil and gas producers based their strategies on the supposition that high oil prices were here to stay.

David Mares

Jun 03

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Latin America's Changing Energy Landscape (Unabridged)

The dramatic decline in oil prices may particularly affect Latin America, where oil and gas producers based their strategies on the supposition that high oil prices were here to stay.

David Mares

Jun 03

[PDF : 215.7 kB ]

May 2009

Frequently Asked Questions: Stem Cells

Stem cell research policy expert answers questions regarding the biology, practical uses and ethical dilemmas surrounding stem cells.

Kirstin R. Matthews

May 28

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Baker Institute Policy Report 39: Russia and the Caspian States in the Global Energy Balance

Russia controls the major pathways for oil and natural gas exports from the hydrocarbon-rich Caspian countries,which will be a major international energy security concern with implications for Europe, Japan and the United States.

Amy Myers Jaffe

May 22

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Empresas Innovadoras y Políticas para la Innovación en la Frontera México–EE.UU.

Desarrollando la región fronteriza México-EE.UU. hacia una relación próspera y segura.

Jorge Carrillo

May 14

[PDF : 1.1 MB ]

Innovative Companies and Policies for Innovation on the U.S.-Mexico Border

Binational research paper supporting the study "Developing the U.S.-Mexico Border Region for a Prosperous and Secure Relationship."

Jorge Carrillo

May 14

[PDF : 1.5 MB ]

Tip line could counter the rule of "silver or lead"

Fight cartels with anonymous calling system. Published in the May, 10, 2009 edition of The Houston Chronicle.

Joan Neuhaus Schaan

May 10

[PDF : 249.6 kB ]

Energy Study Working Papers - Russia and the Caspian States in the Global Energy Balance

May 06

Scenarios for Russian Natural Gas Exports: The Role of Domestic Investment, the Caspian and LNG

Energy Study Working Paper - Russia and the Caspian States in the Global Energy Balance

Peter Hartley, Kenneth B. Medlock III

May 06

[PDF : 7.8 MB ]

The History and Politics of Russia's Relations With OPEC

Energy Study Working Paper - Russia and the Caspian States in the Global Energy Balance

Amy Myers Jaffe, Jareer Elass

May 06

[PDF : 1.2 MB ]

Russia, Central Asia, and the Caspian: How Important is the Energy and Security Trade-off?

Energy Study Working Paper - Russia and the Caspian States in the Global Energy Balance

Martha Brill Olcott

May 06

[PDF : 1.1 MB ]

The Medvedev Presidency: Russia's Direction and the Implications for Foreign Policy

Energy Study Working Paper - Russia and the Caspian States in the Global Energy Balance

Lilia Shevtsova

May 06

[PDF : 1.2 MB ]

Emerging U.S. Policy Toward Russia

Energy Study Working Paper - Russia and the Caspian States in the Global Energy Balance

Joe Barnes, Lauren A. Smulcer

May 06

[PDF : 1.1 MB ]

Russia's Regions and Energy Policy in East Siberia

Energy Study Working Paper - Russia and the Caspian States in the Global Energy Balance

Martha Brill Olcott, Nikolai Petrov

May 06

[PDF : 1.4 MB ]

Human Use of River Water is Killing Whooping Cranes

Human use of the Guadalupe and San Antonio rivers increases water salinity and negatively impacts the ecosystems on these waterways. Published in the May 5, 2009, edition of The Houston Chronicle.

Ronald L. Sass

May 06

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