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From Overlooked to Nobel Laureate: Katalin Karikó’s Journey
The work of Katalin Karikó, 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine recipient, laid a foundation for the development of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines that saved close to 20 million lives worldwide. But her discoveries almost did not happen, writes Alicia L. Johnson, a civic science postdoctoral associate at the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences. Karikó’s story highlights the vital importance of supporting women in STEM.
Alicia L. Johnson October 30, 2023
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Unraveling Covert Networks: Analysis of Mexican Cartel Alliances
In the fight against Mexican criminal cartels, social network analysis can predict and map out their alliances and subgroups — using algorithms to predict new connections. In this commentary, Nonresident Scholar in Drug Policy and Mexico Studies Nathan P. Jones and his co-authors outline their recent work in the field.
Nathan P. Jones, Oscar Contreras Velasco, John P. Sullivan, Chris Callaghan, Irina Chindea, Daniel Weisz Argomedo October 18, 2023
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The Gaza War Reveals Signs of US Strategic Overreach
The deepening conflict in Gaza reveals the risk of being a global power. It’s time for us to substantially reduce U.S. commitments around the world — or dramatically increase the resources we commit to defending our far-flung interests, writes fellow Joe Barnes.
Joe Barnes October 17, 2023
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Baker Briefing: A Closer Look at Conflict and Aid in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine evolves, how have the political and strategic dimensions of the crisis changed? Baker Institute director David Satterfield and Former CIA senior executive Glenn Corn examine the political and strategic dimensions of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including its roots, U.S. involvement and military aid.
David M. Satterfield, Glenn Corn October 17, 2023