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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 
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…
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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…
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Nearly a decade into Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s diversification drive is entering a more constrained phase…
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In this episode of The Energy Forum, Abhi Rajendran and Skip York unpack the latest developments discussed…
Supreme Court Tariff Decision: What Comes Next for Trade, Markets, and Manufacturing
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Ambassador David M. Satterfield sits down with John W. Diamond to discuss the economic…
February 24, 2026