Why the Islamic State in Afghanistan is Too Weak to Overthrow the Taliban
ISIS-K, a branch of the Islamic State in Afghanistan, has maintained a steady stream of violent attacks in the country over…
September 29, 2022 3353 Results
Remembering Advisory Board Member Stephen Chazen
The Baker Institute for Public Policy mourns the loss of Stephen Chazen, a devoted and visionary member of its Board of…
September 28, 2022 
Rice Students Tackle Today’s Public Policy Challenges
From urban revitalization in Houston’s Third Ward to displacement due to climate change in East Africa, students are…
September 28, 2022 
Examining a Dataset on Gun Shows in the U.S., 2011–2019
Gun shows are public gatherings where licensed gun dealers and private gun owners use formal and informal venues to exchange…
September 28, 2022 
Improving the Small Business Administration’s 7(a) Loan Program
This brief outlines how the Small Business Administration's long-standing 7(a) loan program can build upon the lessons…
September 27, 2022 
The Future of National Vaccine Policy Runs Through Texas
Vaccination policies are a cornerstone of public health, but anti-vaccine activists have been adamantly pushing for…
September 26, 2022 
How Ukraine Is Upending Putin’s War
The war in Ukraine has taken a dramatic turn. The recent Ukrainian victory in the Kharkiv region has sent a clear message to…
September 21, 2022 
What if Carbon Border Taxes Applied to all Carbon — Fossil Fuels, Too? September 21, 2022
The European Union is embarking on an experiment that will expand its climate policies to imports for the first time. It’s…
Estimating the Potential Profit Gains from Lowering Employee Health Care Costs for America’s Largest Companies
This report finds that America's largest companies could be increasing their profits by identifying opportunities to reign…
September 19, 2022 
Vaccine Hesitancy and Resistance in Texas: An Analysis of Testimony from the 2021 Texas State Legislative Session
The authors identify key themes that emerged from anti-vaccine testimonies during the 2021 Texas legislative session and…
September 19, 2022