Experts in the News

“George Shultz was a rare breed of American whose multifaceted career in public service, business and academia is unparalleled,” wrote Secretary Baker.

The Biden administration’s promise to raise the number of refugees resettled to the U.S. “is critical for restoring America’s stature in the world as a leader on refugees,” said Kelsey Norman, fellow for the Middle East and director of the Women’s Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program.

Vaccinated seniors are about to start going out again, and that could boost Texas' economy. Health economics fellow Vivian Ho discussed this and more.

A toxic mix of inadequate health care, unequal vaccine distribution and hesitancy to get the shots means trouble for Black communities, wrote health policy fellow Peter Hotez — unless a plan is devised to prevent a potential surge in deaths and protracted illnesses. 

U.S. oil refiners have had a great run this century. But market events in 2020 signal changes to come that will challenge the industry’s global competitiveness, wrote fellow in energy and global oil Mark Finley.