It’s Time to Get Serious About the Federal Deficit
Legislative action on the ballooning federal deficit is long overdue. Fellow John W. Diamond proposes a new nonpartisan…
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February 12, 2024
Israel-Hamas War: US Fumbles for Clarity
In a new commentary, fellow Joe Barnes lays out the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war, including President Joe…
February 19, 2024 
Rice at Rice: Former Sec. of State discusses free speech, global leadership
February 16, 2024
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke with Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Director…
Growing Unrest in the Red Sea
Since October 2023, Houthi militants have deployed missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea — creating security concerns in…
February 14, 2024 
There Is More to Moore — Supreme Court Tax Decision May Have Wide-Ranging Impact
A recent Supreme Court tax case about the constitutionality of the Mandatory Repatriation Tax (MRT) may have impacts far…
February 14, 2024 
Ron Sass, beloved Rice professor, scientist, dead at 91 
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Ronald L. Sass, a charismatic and…
February 13, 2024
Charismatic polymath reduced global methane emissions from rice cultivation
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Center for Energy Studies | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Political Economy of the Arab Gulf | Conference Report
COP28: Spotlight on the UAE The 28th annual United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) was held in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 13…
Want Power in the Oil Market? Hold Spare Capacity! (But Not Too Much)
Mark Finley explains the cost-benefit analysis behind the Saudi government's recent move to pause plans to increase spare…
February 9, 2024 
Future of Federal Cannabis Reform
Over half of all Americans live in a state where cannabis is legalized. And yet, the federal government has not reclassified…
February 9, 2024 
Houstonians who need opioid overdose help may still struggle to access medication, Baker Institute report shows February 8, 2024
HOUSTON – (Feb. 8, 2024) – Though opioid overdose remedies are approved for over-the-counter usage, many Houston…