Peter J. Hotez, fellow in disease and poverty, comments on Houston's first confirmed case of Zika virus, which a resident reportedly contracted while traveling in Latin America. Houston Chronicle (subscription): http://bit.ly/22Xrtmz.
Saudi Aramco is considering an IPO to sell shares in its refining assets. Jim Krane, Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies, comments. Bloomberg Business: http://bloom.bg/1Rikv7v.
Mark P. Jones, fellow in political science, explains why former Texas Gov. Rick Perry's endorsement would still hold considerable weight in the GOP presidential primaries. Fort Worth Star-Telegram: http://bit.ly/1ZodrLl.
Jim Krane, fellow in energy studies, explains why the oil markets may not change drastically due to the current diplomatic dispute between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Houston Chronicle article (subscription): http://bit.ly/1IO6USS.