China’s Role in the USMCA Review
There are likely to be changes as part of the USMCA review that reduce China's economic involvement in North America to some…
January 20, 2026 3333 Results
After Maduro’s Ouster, What Happens to Venezuela’s Oil?
What does the removal of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military force signal for the future of Venezuela’s…
January 16, 2026 
Chief Justice Roberts to visit Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy March 17 January 14, 2026
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. will return to the Rice University campus and join the Baker Institute for Public Policy…
Oil Markets in 2026: Venezuela, Iran, and What Comes Next for Global Supply
On “The Energy Forum,” Abhi Rajendran and Skip York break down what recent political developments in Venezuela and Iran…
January 14, 2026 
Environmental Justice Across Borders
This report aims to identify common challenges experienced across most infrastructure development projects and to propose…
January 12, 2026 
Statement on the passing of Wallace S. Wilson January 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deepest respect that the Baker Institute for Public Policy honorary chair, James A. Baker…
Statement on the passing of Ambassador Hushang Ansary January 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the Baker Institute for Public Policy honorary chair, James A. Baker III, notes the passing…
What the Numbers Say (and Miss) About Trump’s Economy
What does the latest data tell us about Trump’s economy a year in, and how reliable are the numbers? John W. Diamond joined…
January 7, 2026 
Techno-Optimism, Techno-Pessimism, and Techno-Realism
Drawing on the history of the web and the evolution of AI, Moshe Y. Vardi makes the case for techno-realism — a framework…
January 5, 2026 
Indigenous Communities and Copper and Lithium Mining in Chile
Mining near Indigenous ancestral lands in Northern Chile requires strong partnerships. A new Center for Energy Studies brief…
December 19, 2025