Israeli Elections Cast Doubt on Gaza Peace Plan
In this commentary, nonresident fellow Gilead Sher and coauthors Ami Ayalon and Orni Petruschka evaluate Prime Minister…
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War With Iran: How Far Could It Go?
Ambassador David M. Satterfield and Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar analyze Iran’s response to the U.S. and Israel, exploring…
March 6, 2026 
New CDC Immunization Guidelines and Their Impact on the Pediatric Workforce March 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the CDC recently introduced significant revisions to the…
Public Film Screening: Inshallah a Boy March 4, 2026
Amjad Al-Rasheed's "Inshallah a Boy" is a gripping, feminist drama that follows Nawal, who is forced to contend with Jordan…
Affordable Housing Projects Will Cost Harris County Entities Billions
A new report by Center for Tax and Budget Policy fellows Bill King, Joyce Beebe, and John Diamond, along with Marcus Jonesi…
March 4, 2026 
Mexico’s Cartels, Violence, and the Rule of Law After the Fall of El Mencho
On this episode of "Baker Briefing," Tony Payan and Ambassador David M. Satterfield discuss Mexico’s cartels, rising…
March 4, 2026 
Fellow in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
Kenny Evans Kenny Evans, Ph.D., is a fellow in science, technology and innovation policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public…
What the US Strikes on Iran Mean for Global Energy Markets
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Ambassador David M. Satterfield and Kenneth B. Medlock III examine how U.S. strikes on…
March 3, 2026 
US Policy Shifts and the Future of the Transatlantic Alliance
The Trump administration’s changes to U.S. trade, diplomatic, and security policy are placing new pressure on relations with…
March 3, 2026 
A Look Ahead at US Politics in 2026 With Karl Rove March 2, 2026
The United States experienced a significant political and social change in 2025. From large-scale immigration raids to the…