Fellow in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
Kenny Evans Kenny Evans, Ph.D., is a fellow in science, technology and innovation policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public…
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What the US Strikes on Iran Mean for Global Energy Markets
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Ambassador David M. Satterfield and Kenneth B. Medlock III examine how U.S. strikes on…
March 3, 2026 
US Policy Shifts and the Future of the Transatlantic Alliance
The Trump administration’s changes to U.S. trade, diplomatic, and security policy are placing new pressure on relations with…
March 3, 2026 
A Look Ahead at US Politics in 2026 With Karl Rove March 2, 2026
The United States experienced a significant political and social change in 2025. From large-scale immigration raids to the…
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East
Developing pragmatic policy approaches to the region’s enduring political, economic and societal concerns.
Quantifying Ukraine’s Strikes on Russian Energy Infrastructure
Since 2025, Ukraine has pursued a sustained strategic campaign targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure. In this commentary…
March 2, 2026 
Why Is Mexico’s Economy Struggling — and Can It Turn Around?
Roberto Salinas-León, president of the Mexico Business Forum and director of the Atlas Network Initiatives for Latin America…
February 27, 2026 
Gulf Energy Transition Through Renewable Energy Development
Can GCC countries meet ambitious 2030 renewable targets? Salem Alhajraf’s working paper for the Baker Institute Center for…
February 26, 2026 
Burkina Faso Has Dissolved All Political Parties: Why African Coup Leaders Often Turn On the People Who Supported Them
In a new piece for The Conversation, Salah Ben Hammou examines Burkina Faso’s military government's dissolution of all…
February 26, 2026 Child Health Policy
Investigating the root causes of adverse health outcomes in children and identifying policy solutions.