Venezuela, Iran, and the Middle East: US Interests and Policy May 20, 2026
We hosted an armchair conversation on the evolving intersections among Venezuela, Iran and the broader Middle East, and what…
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China Energy and Infrastructure Map
A comprehensive resource of critical data on China's energy infrastructure designed to support enhanced analysis for a wide…
Texas Universities Show Sharp Differences in Health Insurance Premiums
Why do family health insurance premiums vary by as much as $25k within the same industry? A new Baker Institute Health…
May 20, 2026 
Health Economics
Research on the critical issues surrounding the U.S. health system's spending and outcomes.
Health Policy in the First Year of Trump’s Second Administration
In its first year, the second Trump administration has enacted substantial shifts in U.S. health policy, affecting insurance…
May 19, 2026 
Geopolitical Conflict Highlights Circular Carbon Pathways in Plastics
How resilient is the global plastics system to geopolitical disruption? Rachel A. Meidl examines how the Iran war is…
May 18, 2026 
Mali’s Military Leader Is Consolidating Power. Why This Is Dangerous
In a new piece for The Conversation, Salah Ben Hammou and Hiba Naciri examine how Mali’s military leadership has…
May 18, 2026 
Jill Assir
Jill Assir is the director of development for the Baker Institute, where she collaborates with staff and board leadership to…