Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Mission for American Health Misses the Mark
In this commentary, experts Rekha Lakshmanan and Kirstin R.W. Matthews along with coauthor Elizabeth Chen examine the…
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After Decades of Growth, Texas Revenues Plateau
After decades of growth, Texas’ revenues are plateauing. What’s driving the slowdown in sales taxes, oil and gas collections…
June 24, 2025 
Texas Grid Evolution and Its Intersection With Hurricanes, Demand Growth, and Resilience
On “The Energy Forum,” Ken Medlock, Julie A. Cohn, and Miaomiao Rimmer explore how the Texas electric grid is adapting to…
June 24, 2025 
Baker Briefing | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Political Economy of the Arab Gulf | Podcast
Global Sports and Soft Power Diplomacy On “Baker Briefing,” Kristian Coates Ulrichsen explains how global sports tournaments have become a space where politics…
June 24, 2025 
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…