The Gaza War Reveals Signs of US Strategic Overreach

The deepening conflict in Gaza reveals the risk of being a global power. It’s time for us to substantially reduce U.S. commitments around the world — or dramatically increase the resources we commit to defending our far-flung interests, writes fellow Joe Barnes.

Joe Barnes October 17, 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

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

Center for Health and Biosciences | Neuro-Policy | 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

Science and Technology Policy | Commentary

To Regulate Tech, Nullify Click-Through Contracts

The techlash phenomenon emerged in 2018, as many scandals erupted and Big Tech's reputation took several blows. Surveillance…

Moshe Vardi August 30, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Commentary

Introducing the ‘Neuroshield’ — A Policy Approach to Protect Citizens from the Risks of AI

Considering the dangers of advanced AI and AI-enhanced social media, there is an urgent need to design neuroscience-based policies to support citizens in building a system of digital self-defense. Enter the “Neuroshield.”

Paweł Świeboda, Harris A. Eyre July 18, 2023

International Economics | Commentary

Was There a Free Trade Era, and Is It Over?

Despite recent claims that “free trade is dead,” fellow Simon Lester explains that America was never close to anything resembling free trade in the first place. Instead, current U.S. trade policy, just like past policy, reflects a messy mix of free market and industrial policy views.

Simon Lester July 13, 2023

Drug Policy | Commentary

Texas Doubles Down on Ineffective Drug Policies that Could Cost Lives

Decades of bad policy have heightened the risks of drug use and created barriers to treatment. And while some states are now trying to reduce the harms caused by the drug war, Texas is doubling down on ineffective policies.

Katharine Neill Harris June 30, 2023

Center for Public Finance | Commentary

War Rooms and Bailouts: How Banks and the Fed are Preparing for a U.S. Default

Convening war rooms, planning speedy bailouts and raising "house-on-fire" alarm bells: Those are a few of the ways the biggest banks and financial regulators are preparing for a potential default on U.S. debt.

John W. Diamond May 16, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

How Long Will it Take for China’s Nuclear Power to Replace Coal?

Countries like France, Japan, and others were forced to re-examine their national nuclear policy due to energy security…

Shih Yu (Elsie) Hung May 16, 2023

Research Library

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