A "Failed State" in Mexico: Tamaulipas Declares Itself Ungovernable
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Mexico finds itself in a precarious position, given…
Gary J. Hale July 26, 2011
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The Demise of “Sanctuary Cities” Legislation: A GOP Debacle or Success?
The Texas Legislature did not pass legislation to ban and prevent the existence of "sanctuary cities" for undocumented immigrants in Texas during the 2011 May-June special session. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones examines whether the demise of this legislation was the Republican leadership's preferred outcome.
Mark P. Jones June 30, 2011
The Death of the “Sanctuary Cities” Bill: A Strategic Victory for Gov. Perry
House Bill 12, the "sanctuary cities" bill that would have effectively banned cities providing safe have to illegal immigrants in Texas, died in the Senate's Transportation and Homeland Security Committee in May of 2011. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones explains how Gov. Rick Perry managed to promote the agenda of the conservative wing of the Republican Party without diminishing his support among Hispanics.
Mark P. Jones May 20, 2011
Baker Institute Update: What's next for graduating interns?
Rice University's class of '11 includes seven Baker Institute undergraduate interns who have planned futures in fields such…
May 11, 2011
Speaking Frankly: Voices From the Borderlands — The Mexican Citizens Speak
Introduction: What We Seek to Achieve1
As the situation in the borderlands becomes more dire, there have been—and will…
Joan Neuhaus Schaan February 11, 2011
Fundamental Tax Reform: Then and Now
The authors would like to thank James A. Baker, III, honorary chairman of the Baker Institute and former U.S. Secretary of…
John W. Diamond, George R. Zodrow January 31, 2011
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Journal
Tunisia at the Forefront of the Arab World: Two Waves of Gender Legislation Starting in the 1950s and ever since, Tunisia has implemented gender legislation expanding women's rights in family law. This article documents the two major phases of reforms in favor of women's rights in Tunisia and outlines the conditions that permitted or encouraged the continuity over the last half century.
Mounira Charrad December 3, 2010
Stem Cell Research in the Greater Middle East: The Importance of Establishing Policy and Ethics Interoperability to Foster International Collaborations
This study assesses the state of stem cell research in the Greater Middle East, reports on the policy and ethical considerations facing the region, and determines the impact of international research collaborations in this area.
Jesse M. Flynn, Kirstin R.W. Matthews March 3, 2010
Avenues for Advancement: Conference Summary
Summary of discussions from an October 2006 conference on stem cell research including input from policymakers, scientists and ethicists.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews August 8, 2007
Regionalization Versus Competition in Complex Cancer Surgery
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Abstract
The empirical association between high…
Vivian Ho, Robert J. Town, Martin J. Heslin March 1, 2007