Jill Assir
Jill Assir is the director of development for the Baker Institute, where she collaborates with staff and board leadership to…
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How the Iran War Is Hitting Americans at Home
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” economist John W. Diamond joins host Amb. David M. Satterfield to examine how…
May 15, 2026 
Addressing Protracted Displacement in the Middle East and North Africa May 14, 2026
Around the world, refugee situations are increasingly protracted, with displacement lasting about 20 years for refugees and…
The Defense Production Act’s Expanding Role in Energy
On April 20, 2026, the Trump administration invoked five Defense Production Act (DPA) orders aimed at expanding U.S. energy…
May 14, 2026 
What’s at Stake As Trump Visits China
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Amb. David M. Satterfield and Steven W. Lewis discuss President Donald Trump’s visit to…
May 14, 2026 
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Series
Protracted Displacement in the Middle East and North Africa This series examines innovative approaches and state strategies for addressing long-term displacement — from refugee-led…
May 14, 2026 
Why the Middle East Oil Shock Is Raising Gas Prices
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Amb. David M. Satterfield, Kenneth B. Medlock III, and Mark Finley discuss how…
May 14, 2026 
Nonresident Fellow
Simon Lester Simon Lester. J.D., is a nonresident fellow for the Baker Institute International Economics Program and the co-founder of…
How New Federal Health Policies Could Affect Schools
In this episode, Heidi Russell speaks with Christopher Kulesza about how new federal health initiatives and the “Make…
May 12, 2026 
How School Safety Policies Affect Student Well-Being
In this episode, Heidi Russell speaks with Zoabe Hafeez about the broad scope of physical safety in schools, ranging from…
May 12, 2026