Value Presidential Candidates’ Stance on International Issues
While voters tend to base their decisions heavily on candidates’ domestic policies, it is very prudent for voters and…
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Strengthen American Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific Region
While concerns about the state of the U.S. economy tend to overshadow foreign policy issues in any presidential election, it…
October 16, 2024 
Rice’s Baker Institute welcomes The Right Honourable Sir Conor Burns as a nonresident fellow October 15, 2024
Rice University’s Baker Institute welcomes Sir Conor Burns, a former member of the British Parliament, as a nonresident…
Translating Texas’ Health Care Spending Into Better Outcomes
Texas spends nearly $50 billion a year on health care yet lags far behind other states on key health outcomes. Elena M…
October 14, 2024 
Bring Fiscal Policy Under Control
U.S. fiscal policy should focus on stabilizing the long-term budget outlook by supporting robust economic growth, broadening…
October 11, 2024 
Lessons From the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
Turkey lies in a seismically active zone but lacks the rigorous regulation of construction safety standards needed to…
October 10, 2024 
Neal Lane establishes endowment to honor wife and women in STEM at Rice’s Baker Institute October 10, 2024
In a heartfelt gesture of philanthropy and tribute, Rice University’s Neal Lane and the Lane family have donated $200,000 to…
Political reporters discuss potential outcome of Texas elections at Baker Institute event October 10, 2024
With the closely watched U.S. Senate race for Texas between incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Rep…
Boost US Construction Workforce by Employing More Immigrant Labor
Despite being one of the largest and most dynamic sectors of the U.S. economy, the construction industry faces a severe…
October 10, 2024 
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy appoints Jill Assir as new director of development October 9, 2024
The appointment fills a key position to advance the mission of Rice’s Baker Institute, recognized as the world’s No. 1…