Lessons From Hurricane Beryl
On this episode of the Baker Briefing podcast, Jim Blackburn and Edward M. Emmett discuss the takeaways from Hurricane Beryl…
August 5, 2024 3353 Results
Annexation of Taiwan: A Defeat From Which the US and Its Allies Could Not Retreat
If China coercively annexed Taiwan, it would be a devastating loss for America. This paper assesses key consequences and…
August 1, 2024 
Statement on the passing of Martin S. Indyk July 26, 2024
It is with profound sadness and deepest regard that the Baker Institute and Director David M. Satterfield note the passing…
Higher CEO pay in large health care systems linked to hospital consolidations, Rice study suggests July 25, 2024
A new study from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy reveals that CEO salaries for nonprofit hospitals and…
Iran’s Reformist New President
Will Iran’s reformist new president bring about meaningful change? Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar and Kristian Coates Ulrichsen…
July 24, 2024 
Feeding America: How Immigrants Sustain US Agriculture
Farm labor shortages put pressure on the United States’ food security, the livelihoods of farmers and farmworkers, and the…
July 19, 2024 
Enhancing Active Transportation Safety for Children: Insights and Future Directions
In 1969, nearly 50% of young people walked or biked to school, now that figure has dropped to just over 10%. This alarming…
July 18, 2024 
Long-Term Reliability in ERCOT: Some Critical Issues to Consider
Texas’ growing population produces a mounting demand on the state’s power grid. In his recent testimony written for the…
July 17, 2024 
Chile’s New Lithium Strategy: A Market Boost or Miss?
Chile holds the world’s largest lithium reserves, yet the country’s current legal framework complicates the task of adding…
July 17, 2024 
Advancing Non-Medical Drivers of Health Through Policy in Texas
Addressing non-medical drivers of health (NMDOH) is crucial to improving health outcomes and containing health care costs. A…
July 17, 2024