Research Library | Baker Institute

Center for Health and Biosciences | Global Health | Journal

Somalia: A Nation at the Crossroads of Extreme Poverty, Conflict, and Neglected Tropical Diseases

The article analyzes the spread of neglected tropical diseases in Somolia due to severe poverty, and civil strife, and discusses the need for reforms to the country’s health systems and infrastructure.

Annum Jaffer, Peter J. Hotez September 29, 2016

Center for Health and Biosciences | Global Health | Journal

A Review of Visceral Leishmaniasis During the Conflict in South Sudan and the Consequences for East African Countries

This study examines the correlation between visceral leishmaniasis and civil unrest in East African nations.

Waleed Al-Salem, Jennifer R. Herricks, Peter J. Hotez August 22, 2016

Center for Health and Biosciences | Global Health | Journal

What Does Zika Virus Mean for the Children of the Americas?

As Zika virus infection spreads across the Latin American and Caribbean region and into the southern United States, we can expect to see thousands of additional children born with microcephaly and more newborns or older infants with signs of more subtle but significant neurologic defects and developmental delays.

Peter J. Hotez August 1, 2016

Latin America Initiative | Issue Brief

Does the Presence of Women in Politics Reduce Corruption in Latin America?

This issue brief argues that institutional changes, along with greater representation of women in politics, are needed to combat governmental corruption in Latin America.

Leslie Schwindt-Bayer July 29, 2016

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Center for Energy Studies | Conference Report

From the ‘What?’ to the ‘How?’ in the Water-Energy Nexus: Challenges, Opportunities and Lessons Learned

This conference report summarizes findings from a lecture by Diego Rodriguez for the event "From the 'What?' to the 'How?' in the Water-Energy Nexus: Challenges, Opportunities and Lessons Learned."

Regina M. Buono, Anna B. Mikulska, Shih Yu (Elsie) Hung, Kenneth B. Medlock III July 27, 2016

Commentary

The Turkish Coup Attempt: The United States Dodges a Bullet

A successful coup in Turkey would have further complicated U.S. foreign policy toward the country, fellow Joe Barnes writes in a new post for the Baker Institute Blog.

Joe Barnes July 19, 2016

Commentary

What ‘Brexit’ Means for the United States

On June 23, voters in the United Kingdom made history by voting for their country to leave the European Union. Joe Barnes, the Bonner Means Baker Fellow, examines what "Brexit" – or British exit – means for the United States.

Joe Barnes June 24, 2016