Nonresident Fellow
Abhi Rajendran is a nonresident fellow at the Center for Energy Studies (CES) at Rice University’s Baker Institute. In his…
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Abhi Rajendran
The New Peace Initiative and Kurdish Perspective
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party has declared a ceasefire and plans to dissolve — marking a key moment in Turkey’s long Kurdish…
June 18, 2025 
Rice scholars share expertise on Middle East topics as Israel-Iran conflict unfolds June 18, 2025
As tensions escalate in the Middle East and concerns grow over potential U.S. involvement, Rice University offers a diverse…
Iraq’s Electricity Shortage and the Paradox of Gas Flaring
Iraq flares billions of dollars’ worth of gas, even as it faces rolling blackouts. This new report from the Edward P…
June 17, 2025 
Statement on the passing of E. William Barnett June 17, 2025
It is with sadness that James A. Baker, III, and the Baker Institute acknowledge the passing of E. William “Bill” Barnett. …
The Israel-Iran Conflict and Oil Market Uncertainty
On "The Energy Forum," nonresident fellows Abhi Rajendran and Skip York explore how escalating geopolitical risk has…
June 17, 2025 
New Natural Disaster Resilience dashboard shows need for infrastructure policy, Rice Baker Institute expert says June 16, 2025
The Natural Disaster Resilience dashboard from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy compares combinations of…
Energy and Resilience: Policy Briefs 2025
This collection of policy briefs was written by fellows and scholars from the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s…
June 13, 2025 
Claudia Sheinbaum’s Balancing Act: Part 2
Tony Payan joins “Baker Briefing” to examine the host of issues facing the U.S.-Mexico relationship under Presidents Donald…
June 13, 2025 
How Texas’ Abortion Ban Is Straining Its OB-GYN Workforce
Alex Morin joins Elena M. Marks on the “Texas Briefing” podcast to discuss how legal uncertainty around the state’s strict…
June 12, 2025