Religion and the Battle for Texas Public Schools
Baker Institute fellows Michael O. Emerson and David R. Brockman unpack how faith-based politics, Christian nationalism, and…
February 4, 2026 3333 Results
Gaza’s Debris and the Road to Reconstruction
Gaza faces dozens of millions of tons of debris that would take years and great expense to remove. In this commentary…
February 3, 2026 
Between Pulpit and Policy: Christian Nationalism and the Texas Legislature
“Between Pulpit and Policy” is a four-part “Texas Briefing” podcast series exploring how faith, especially Christian…
February 3, 2026 
Decoding Recent Immigration to the US
Immigration has surfaced as one of the most important issues in the United States in recent years. These concerns tend to be…
February 3, 2026 
AI-Driven Energy Growth and Its Impact on Water Resources January 30, 2026
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Artificial intelligence, data centers, and industrial growth are driving a new wave of electricity demand…
What Comes Next for Gaza and Trump’s Board of Peace
With the announcement that the Trump administration’s 20-point peace plan has entered phase two, critical questions remain…
January 29, 2026 
How Sports Shape Diplomacy and Geopolitics Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Dr. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen and former Amb. David Satterfield discuss United States politics, geopolitics, and diplomacy…
January 29, 2026 
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Commentary
ICE Immigration Tactics Are Shocking More Americans as US-Mexico Border Operations Move North Over the past year, ICE enforcement has increasingly shifted from the border into local communities, with arrests occurring…
January 23, 2026 
Inside Iran’s Unstable Moment
Iran is facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts — environmental stress, economic strain, security concerns, and an…
January 22, 2026 
Who Holds Power to Account? Press Freedom and Democracy in Mexico
Andrew Paxman joined the “México Centered” podcast to discuss how Mexico’s press has contributed to its democratization, the…
January 21, 2026