The Binational Bank Tackling the Border’s Water Crisis
John Beckham, managing director of the North American Development Bank, joined center experts Tony Payan and Ivonne Cruz to…
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Nutrition and Physical Activity Trends in Houston Schools
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Wars and Pipelines: How Armed Conflict Has Driven Oil Logistics Diversification
Recent regional conflict has highlighted vulnerabilities in global oil supply routes. In a new working paper, Gabriel…
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Childhood Immunizations at Risk: What Families and Policymakers Need to Know
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Losing Hormuz: The Costs of War for Gulf Oil Exporters
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Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar | Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Chair of Economics
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Live from CERAWeek: Latin America’s Growing Role in Global Oil Markets April 7, 2026
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Recorded live at CERAWeek in Houston, this episode of The Energy Forum features Kenneth B. Medlock III in…