Iran After the War
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar discusses the geopolitical and diplomatic fallout from the 12-day Israel-Iran war on the “Baker…
September 18, 2025 5525 Results
Resilient Supply Chains and the Future of Oil Markets
In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Center for Energy Studies nonresident fellows Abhi Rajendran, director of oil markets…
September 18, 2025 
The Federal Budget Process Is Broken
John Diamond unpacks the looming government shutdown and explains why a weakening labor market is pushing the Federal…
September 18, 2025 
Global Minerals Production
Examines key mineral producer profiles for the energy sector, visualizing dominant production areas.
Baker Institute Open House September 17, 2025
Recognized as the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, the Baker Institute is opening its doors to all Rice…
From Tariffs to WTO Reform: The Next Era of Global Commerce September 16, 2025
Global trade is entering a period of transition as governments revisit tariffs, adopt new non-tariff measures, and weigh…
China Studies
Analyzing the influence of the transnational circulation of people, technologies, commodities and ideas in China.
Summer in D.C. Internship Program
Internship stipends enable Rice students to get policy experience at government agencies and NGOs in the nation's capital.
The Fed’s Dilemma
The Federal Reserve faces rising political pressure and fiscal challenges as it balances price stability with full…
September 15, 2025 
Introducing Season 2 of the ‘Baker Briefing’ Podcast
Director David M. Satterfield and Karina Zemel discuss the challenges of communicating policy in a politically polarized era…
September 12, 2025