Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Baker Institute Experts React: The Latest Israel-Hamas War

The surprise attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas has raised a number of critical questions related to geopolitics, aid, energy, and other global affairs. Baker Institute fellows and scholars are continuing to provide expert analysis on the conflict.

October 11, 2023

A sign at a gas station during the gasoline shortage and energy crisis of the 1970s

Center for Energy Studies | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

The Arab Embargo 50 Years Ago Weaponized Oil to Inflict Economic Trauma — Sound Familiar?

Like the 1973 embargo, today’s crises have rendered the future of energy massively uncertain, write fellows Jim Krane and Mark Finley.

Jim Krane, Mark Finley October 11, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Commentary

Enhancing Brain Power, Enriching Economies: The Potential of an American Brain Capital Industry

Fellow Harris Eyre calls for strategic investments in R&D and the application of brain-related technologies to harness the full potential of our minds.

Harris A. Eyre October 10, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Commentary

Call to Action: Putting Brain Health on the Global Agenda

This is a summary of the call to action emerging from the Brain Health and Research Day at UNGA78.

Harris A. Eyre, Frédéric Destrebecq, Stephanie Kramer October 5, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Program on Energy and Geopolitics in Eurasia | Report

Silicon Hegemon: Could China Take Over Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry Without Invading?

Fellow Gabriel Collins and Andrew S. Erickson explore the possibility of China taking control of Taiwan’s world-leading chip industry without ever invading — and lay out a strategy to prevent such a conquest by Beijing.

Gabriel Collins, Andrew Erickson September 27, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Commentary

Building Systemic Resilience, Productivity and Well-Being: A Mental Wealth Perspective

Introduction

Countries face dynamic, multidimensional and interconnected crises. The pandemic, climate change, rising…

Harris A. Eyre September 26, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Life-Course Brain Health as a Determinant of Late-Life Mental Health

By Harris Eyre, Lucy E. Stirland, Dilip V. Jeste, Charles F. Reynolds, Michael Berk, Agustin Ibanez, Walter D. Dawson et al…

Harris A. Eyre September 26, 2023

Drug Policy | Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Commentary

Marijuana Rescheduling Is Creating a Buzz for Some, Consternation for DEA

Federal marijuana legalization is on the horizon — and it’s time for the DEA to get behind the policy changes and move on to fighting more dangerous drugs, writes nonresident fellow Gary Hale.

Gary J. Hale September 19, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Comparison of Hospital Online Price and Telephone Price for Shoppable Services

By Merina Thomas, BS; James Flaherty, BS; Jiefei Wang, PhD; Morgan Henderson, PhD; Vivian Ho, PhD; Mark Cuban, BS; Peter…

Vivian Ho September 18, 2023

A military tank crosses the border from Russia into Ukraine on this stylized map

Commentary

Ukraine Maintains Initiative Despite Disappointing Counteroffensive

Ukraine's counteroffensive may be disappointing to date, but Ukrainian forces maintain the initiative.

Joe Barnes September 15, 2023

Research Library

Introduction