Biography
Ana Martín Gil is the research manager for the Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East. Her research focuses on migration, refugees, and human rights in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Mexico and Central America. Other research interests include foreign policy, sustainability, and climate change. She also manages the Baker Institute Migration Initiative and the Middle East Energy Roundtable.
Martín Gil holds a master’s degree in global affairs with a concentration in international political development from Rice University. She received her bachelor’s degree in translation and interpretation from Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid.
Contact at [email protected] or 713-348-5637.
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How Institutional Barriers Shape Kuwait’s Energy Goals
In 2025, Kuwait announced significant plans to expand energy production and investment; however, institutional barriers may complicate implementation. In this Middle East Energy Roundtable report, Zalma Tohow, Ana Martín Gil, Jim Krane, and Kristian Coates Ulrichsen analyze legal and regulatory challenges and offer strategic recommendations for advancing Kuwait's energy objectives.
Zalma Tohow, Ana Martín Gil, Jim Krane, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen July 1, 2026
The Human Cost of Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Amb. David M. Satterfield speaks with Baker Institute experts Kelsey Norman and Ana Martín Gil about the realities of protracted displacement across the Middle East and North Africa.
Ana Martín Gil, Kelsey Norman, David M. Satterfield May 29, 2026
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Series
Protracted Displacement in the Middle East and North Africa This series examines innovative approaches and state strategies for addressing long-term displacement — from refugee-led responses in Lebanon to climate-focused diplomacy in Egypt and Jordan, and alternative pathways in the United Arab Emirates — offering lessons on governance, inclusion, and durable solutions.
Kelsey Norman, Ana Martín Gil, Ahmet İçduygu, Müge Dalkıran May 14, 2026