Research Library | Baker Institute

Biden’s Patience With Netanyahu Is Running Thin

President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. is preparing to open a maritime corridor to Gaza highlights a deteriorating relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and attempts to address voter concerns ahead of the November election.

Joe Barnes March 13, 2024

Center for Public Finance | Commentary

It’s Time to Get Serious About the Federal Deficit

Legislative action on the ballooning federal deficit is long overdue. Fellow John W. Diamond proposes a new nonpartisan fiscal commission to bypass congressional inaction on reform.

John W. Diamond February 20, 2024

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Commentary

Funding for Refugees Has Long Been Politicized − Punitive Action Against UNRWA and Palestinians Fits That Pattern

At least a dozen countries, including the U.S., have suspended funding to the United Nations agency that delivers aid to Palestinian refugees. The cuts fit a long-time pattern of the politicization of refugee aid, write Nicholas R. Micinski and Kelsey Norman.

Nicholas R. Micinski, Kelsey Norman February 1, 2024

China Studies | Commentary

Taiwan Is Not Your Father’s Democracy Anymore

Taiwan’s Jan. 13 elections saw voters assert an increasingly diverse and inclusive democratic identity. Allies and foes alike should take note, writes fellow Steven W. Lewis.

Steven W. Lewis January 22, 2024

Commentary

Ukraine Is Now the Other War

Republicans are ready to support Israel. But what about Ukraine? As the war between Israel and Hamas intensifies, fellow Joe Barnes examines the shifting focus of U.S. foreign policy and what it means for Kyiv.

Joe Barnes November 10, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

An Oil Workers Union Leader Could Be The Next Governor Of Argentina’s No. 3 Petro-Province, Santa Cruz

On August 13 the Argentine province of Santa Cruz will elect its governor and the 24 members of its unicameral provincial…

Mark P. Jones August 8, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

The July 30 Gubernatorial Election in Chubut, Argentina’s No. 2 Petro-Province

On July 30, Argentina’s second-most important petro-province will hold its quadrennial gubernatorial election. Unlike a…

Mark P. Jones July 26, 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

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

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