Does Housing Create Votes? Explaining the Electoral Success of the AKP in Turkey
This paper examines the rise and consolidation of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) by analyzing its success in local…
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Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Research Paper
On the Intersection of Gender Public Policy Research in the Arab World: The Case of ABAAD This research summary analyzes the obstacles facing gender-focused policy research institutes (PRIs) in the Middle East…
February 22, 2016 Campaign 2016: Analyzing Where the Candidates Stand on the Issues (Domestic Policy) February 16, 2016
At this Baker Institute event, our nonpartisan experts focused on the presidential candidates' positions on domestic issues…
Estados Unidos y México: Abordando un Legado Compartido de Enfermedades Tropicales Desatendidas y Pobreza
Baker Institute Policy Report #65 summarizes the key findings of the Baker Institute conference "The United States and…
February 15, 2016 The Rule of Law and Mexico's Energy Reform February 11, 2016
Between 2013 and 2014, Mexico reformed its energy industry through constitutional changes and enabling legislation that…
Childhood’s End: Developing Asian Giants & the Future of Global Oil Demand
This study examines the changing trends and preferences in energy demand among Asian countries.
February 11, 2016 Campaign 2016: Analyzing Where the Candidates Stand on the Issues (International Affairs) February 10, 2016
At this Baker Institute event, our nonpartisan experts focused on the presidential candidates' positions on international…
What Texas Needs to Adequately Address Emerging and Neglected Diseases
Jennifer R. Herricks, postdoctoral fellow in disease and poverty, testified before the Texas House Committee on Public…
February 10, 2016 
Confronting Climate Change: Possibilities and Opportunities
This report summarizes the perspectives of panelists at the conference “Confronting Climate Change: Policies and…
February 4, 2016 After the Paris Attacks: The Challenge of the Islamic State February 3, 2016
Rice University scholars discussed European and Middle Eastern perspectives on the threat posed by the Islamic State after…