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Hydrogen
Baker Briefing: Is Texas the Next Hydrogen Hub?
As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise across the U.S., policymakers are looking to expand low carbon energy options — notably hydrogen. On this episode, Ken Medlock, director of the Center for Energy Studies, discusses the potential for Texas to become a hydrogen hub. 
David M. Satterfield, Kenneth B. Medlock III April 20, 2023
A Hispanic senior couple walks through a neighborhood.
Estimating the Mental Wealth of Nations: Valuing Social Production and Investment
There is a growing global movement among economic, public policy and academic communities questioning the appropriateness of gross domestic product (GDP), and specifically its growth, as an indicator of progress. Despite the broad range of indices and dashboards that have been developed to challenge it, GDP remains entrenched as the essential indicator of national prosperity, despite its purpose being to measure the size and performance of the economy.
Harris A. Eyre April 18, 2023
Sunset over Beirut, Lebanon
Baker Briefing: The Future of Lebanon
Lebanon has faced years of political instability and a worsening economic crisis. Mark Daou, Member of Parliament in Lebanon, recently visited the Baker Institute to discuss the country’s ongoing political challenges. MP Daou discusses how the international community can respond and offers his perspective on a "new start" for Lebanon.
David M. Satterfield, Mark Daou April 14, 2023
National Guard Mexico
Reassessing the Impact of Mexico’s National Guard on Public Safety and US Relations
Nonresident scholar Richard Kilroy explores how Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s decision to move the Guardia Nacional — an institution created to protect public safety — under the control of Mexico’s military could have dire consequences for civil-military relations and U.S.-Mexico security relations.
Richard J. Kilroy, Jr. April 13, 2023
Electric car concept
Baker Briefing: Tesla, Taxes and Texas
As more and more Texans switch from gas- to battery-powered vehicles, state policymakers are grappling with the implications of broader electric vehicle ownership. From infrastructure investments, roadway maintenance, and levying a new tax for EV owners, this discussion breaks down the key issues surrounding EVs and consider legislation policymakers in Texas may consider this session. 
David M. Satterfield, John W. Diamond, Edward M. Emmett April 12, 2023