Houston-Area Surge Flooding and Its Effects on Regional and National Security
Hurricane surge flooding is often overlooked in Houston, yet it poses a significant threat to the region in the form of…
May 1, 2019 5552 Results
The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal April 30, 2019
In his recent book, “The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal,” Ambassador William J…
Postponed — The USMCA: A View from Mexico April 25, 2019
This event has been postponed. Refunds will be issued to all registrants. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause…
CES Focus on Energy, Minerals & Materials
A new Center for Energy Studies initiative improves understanding of minerals resource development, opportunities and…
April 24, 2019 Venezuela — What's Next? April 23, 2019
Venezuela was once the wealthiest democracy in South America. Today, despite having the largest oil reserves in the world…
The U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship Under AMLO: Challenges and Opportunities
The author gives an overview of the USMCA's implications for Mexico, finding that while challenges remain for the U.S…
April 23, 2019 
Public Policy in Urban Development: The Privatization of Public Goods in Ciudad Juárez
By: Lourdes Ampudia Rueda, Visiting Scholar, Baker Institute Mexico Center
In this research paper, the author explores…
April 23, 2019 
On the Allocation of Public Works Contracts: Risks in Bypassing Procurement Auction Procedures
The author examines how Mexico's government awards public works contracts, and identifies loopholes in the law.
April 23, 2019 Baker Prize for Excellence in Leadership: The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney April 17, 2019
The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney’s distinguished career in public service created a legacy of achievements that will…
The Case For Marijuana Decriminalization
In recent years public opinion surveys have found that a consistent and increasing percentage of Texans support marijuana…
April 16, 2019