Experts in the News

Rice University doctoral candidate Abdulbasit Kassim and postdoctoral fellow Michael Nwankpa recently co-authored “The Boko Haram Reader,” a collection of Boko Haram’s texts and pronouncements translated into English. Both authors are mentored by Baker Institute faculty scholar and professor of religion David Cook, who also composed the book’s introduction. This book is an indispensable resource for those who wish to understand the ideology and worldview that has underpinned the West African extremist group’s growth.

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East, considers the case of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the implications of his disappearance for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the future of U.S.-Saudi relations.

Fellow Mark Jones comments on a new poll indicating Republican Sen. Ted Cruz will easily defeat Democrat Beto O’Rourke.

Dan Wallach, an expert on election security issues and a Baker Institute faculty scholar, is quoted in an article examining voting machine vulnerabilities in Texas.

Vivian Ho, director of the Center for Health and Biosciences, explains why a proposed merger between Memorial Hermann Health System and Baylor Scott & White Health could potentially raise health care costs for customers. Houston Matters: http://bit.ly/2OzeurS