Research Library | Baker Institute

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | International Economics | Commentary

Will Biden’s ‘Do as I Say Not as I Do’ Approach to Trade and Industrial Policy Help or Harm the US?

As the U.S. doubles down on trade protectionism, it risks weakening the global trade system and harming the American businesses, workers and consumers it aims to protect.

David A. Gantz June 27, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Report

Wielding the Energy Weapon: Differences Between Oil and Natural Gas

The Russian invasion of Ukraine unleashed the use of energy resources as geopolitical “weapons.” But oil and natural gas have followed markedly different paths over the past year, with unexpected results. Why? And what lessons can policymakers learn from these experiences?

Mark Finley, Anna B. Mikulska June 26, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Turkey’s Opposition Must Change: Takeaways from the Turkish Elections

Widespread optimism about changes coming in the Turkish presidential elections gave way — yet again — to disappointment…

A.Kadir Yildirim June 2, 2023

Small child reaches into drawer with firearm

Center for Health and Biosciences | Report

Understanding the Risk of Firearm Violence in the Houston Area

Any substantial reduction in gun violence will require a comprehensive approach to the issue, write the authors of a report on the reality of firearm violence in the Houston area.

Ned Levine, Cary Cain, Lisa Pompeii, Abiodun Oluyomi, Bindi Naik-Mathuria May 30, 2023

Commentary

Washington’s Approval of F-16 Training for Ukraine Signals We’re with Kyiv for the Long Haul

President Joe Biden recently announced that the U.S. will support efforts to train Ukrainian personnel in the use of F-16 fighter aircraft. What will this mean for the future of the conflict and the involvement of the United States? Fellow Joe Barnes explains.

Joe Barnes May 25, 2023

Center for Public Finance | Report

Understanding Stock Buybacks — Should We Tax Them?

This report examines how and why corporations buy back shares and whether an excise tax on share buybacks is efficient.

John W. Diamond, Joyce Beebe May 23, 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 | Report

US LNG Exports: Supply, Siting and Bottlenecks

As global energy markets continue their inexorable transition to a lower GHG future, sources of energy supply that are competitive, accessible, and environmentally favorable will thrive. This is exactly where U.S. natural gas can find its comparative advantage.

Kenneth B. Medlock III May 16, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

Governing Parties Prevail In 4 Argentine Mining & Petro Province Election

On May 7 and May 14, the respective governing parties in the Argentine provinces of Jujuy, La Pampa, Salta and Tierra del…

Mark P. Jones 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