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Syria’s civil war came to a stunning end on Dec. 8, 2024 — but deep fragmentation and economic hardship remain. What kind of…

May 19, 2025

In this issue brief from the Firearm Injury Prevention and Safety Program, four experts analyze national suicide rate data…

May 16, 2025

The Trump administration faces critical decisions in the greater Middle East — choices that carry significant strategic…

May 15, 2025

How does Houston’s tax burden stack up? A new brief clears up common myths and breaks down property taxes based on income…

May 15, 2025

On “The Two-Handed Economist,” John W. Diamond explains what makes fiscal sense and what doesn’t on Trump’s trade deals with…

May 15, 2025

This brief from the Texas Consortium for Non-Medical Drivers of Health examines how Texas programs evaluate efforts to…

May 15, 2025

On “México Centered,” Tony Payan explores how strategic investment and community collaboration are driving the growth of…

May 15, 2025

The Trump administration’s return to office in 2025 has brought sweeping changes to U.S. foreign aid policy, notably the…

May 13, 2025

On “The Two-Handed Economist,” John W. Diamond outlines what Congress should consider as it prepares to extend key…

May 13, 2025

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health concerns have risen in U.S. public schools — including those in the Houston area…

May 13, 2025