Summary of the 2014–15 Climate Lecture Series
This paper reports the key climate change and public policy issues addressed by guest speakers during the 2014-15 Climate…
September 29, 2015 3353 Results
The U.S. and Mexico: Addressing a Shared Legacy of Neglected Tropical Diseases and Poverty
Baker Institute experts blog on opportunities for the U.S. and Mexico to jointly address the neglected tropical diseases…
September 28, 2015 
Second Chances: The Economic and Social Benefits of Expanding Drug Diversion Programs in Harris County
In this report, the authors analyze the potential benefits of expanding jail diversion programs for low-level drug offenses…
September 28, 2015 
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Research Paper
Women’s Political Representation in Kuwait: An Untold Story This report sheds light on the challenges facing women in Kuwait to play a more substantive role in the decision-making…
September 28, 2015 
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Issue Brief
Rethinking Economic Rentierism and Women’s Empowerment In this brief, the authors examine the link between oil and female labor force participation in the Middle East and North…
September 25, 2015 
Vaccine Science Diplomacy: Expanding Capacity to Prevent Emerging and Neglected Tropical Diseases Arising From Islamic State (IS)–held Territories
This journal article examines the spread of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Middle East countries occupied by the…
September 24, 2015 Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary
Supporting Women Through Sustainable Development Goals The UN adopted new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the end of September 2015. Using data from the Arab Millennium…
September 23, 2015 
The McNair Center launches!
The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation has generously provided an $8 million endowment to establish the McNair Center for…
September 22, 2015 
Could We Take the Dollar Down Again?
International economics fellow Russell Green discusses the impact of the historic Plaza Accord agreement and what it would…
September 22, 2015 
Impact of Processes of Care Aimed at Complication Reduction on the Cost of Complex Cancer Surgery
Health care providers add multiple processes to the care of complex cancer patients, believing they prevent and/or…
September 22, 2015