Strong, Simple Regulations Promote Financial Stability
This issue brief summarizes the debate over regulatory complexity, outlines a proposal from the Federal Reserve that would…
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A Conversation with the Hon. James A. Baker, III: Interview by David Rubenstein May 17, 2018
What makes a successful leader? How do great leaders achieve success? James A. Baker, III, former U.S. secretary of state…
The Rise of Neglected Tropical Diseases in the “New Texas”
Disease and poverty fellow Peter J. Hotez examines the rise of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Texas, arguing that the…
May 17, 2018 
Investing in Health Care Innovation: Can Houston Be Competitive? May 16, 2018
Houston’s wealth has contributed to the success of world-renowned health care systems and academic medical centers in the…
Gaps in Drug Treatment Data and Availability: Lessons From Harris County, Texas
This working paper examines the lack of reliable data on the number and quality of drug treatment services in Harris County.
May 16, 2018 Religion and U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East May 14, 2018
Religion and religious actors occupy a central role in the politics of Muslim majority countries of the Middle East. How…
Trump and the Iran Nuclear Deal: The United States Is Out
Fellow Joe Barnes blogs on President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal.
May 8, 2018 
Islam and Politics in Post-2011 Tunisia: Workshop Report
This report summarizes the key findings from a workshop on Tunisian politics and Islam the Baker Institute hosted at the Al…
May 3, 2018 
The U.S. Visa System and the Migration of High-skilled Mexican Workers Into the United States: Uncertainties and Options
Nonresident scholar Elizabeth Salamanca provides an overview of the main types of visas obtained by highly skilled migrants…
May 3, 2018 
Religion & Politics in Post-2011 Tunisia
The briefs in this collection examine Ennahdha’s future and its place in Tunisia’s evolving political landscape, paying…
May 1, 2018