US Cannot Meet Its Paris Commitments Through Energy Alone

Almost all of the progress the U.S. has made toward its Paris Agreement target for 2025 has come from falling CO2 emissions from energy use. But greater declines in other greenhouse gas emissions are needed to reach our goal, writes fellow Mark Finley.

Mark Finley November 17, 2023

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Report

Small Steps Congress Can Take to Reform America’s Immigration System

Elizabeth M. Mendoza offers nine commonsense actions Congress can take to provide immigration relief and protect U.S. national and economic security.

Elizabeth M. Mendoza November 15, 2023

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

Reaping the Whirlwind: How China’s Coercive Annexation of Taiwan Could Trigger Nuclear Proliferation in Asia and Beyond

As China appears ever closer to attempting a coercive annexation of Taiwan, this report explores how such a move could trigger a chain of nuclear proliferation — potentially adding thousands more warheads to stockpiles globally.

Gabriel Collins, Andrew S. Erickson October 25, 2023

Center for Public Finance | Executive Summary

State of the City’s Finances – A Deep Dive into the Fiscal Issues Facing the City

Houston faces long-term financial challenges, including a persistent structural budget deficit. Fellow John Diamond examines the fiscal issues at stake and explores opportunities for government, industry, and community to help the city thrive in the coming decades.

John W. Diamond October 19, 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 | 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

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

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

Why Is Europe Not Replacing Russian Pipeline Gas With Long-term LNG Contracts?

This report explains Europe's failure to secure long-term liquefied natural gas supplies, the likely implications, and provides ideas for better ensuring energy security moving forward.

Gabriel Collins, Steven R. Miles September 13, 2023