Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Commentary

Pathways to Empowerment: Women and the Economy in the Developing World

Despite mounting efforts toward achieving gender equality, the Middle East and North Africa region continues to rank the…

February 21, 2014

Center for Energy Studies

Shell Distinguished Lecture Series — World Energy Outlook

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Fatih Birol, Ph.D.
Chief Economist
International Energy Agency

Welcoming Remarks

Kenneth B. Medlock III…

February 20, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Prioritizing Public Safety Over Applying Outdated Drug Policy

By Rehman Bhalesha

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be…

February 20, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Ceasefire in the War on Marijuana in Texas? Trial by Jury and Jury Nullification

By Gilbert G. Garcia

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be…

February 19, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Baker Institute Viewpoints: Jury Nullification

In this installment of Baker Institute Viewpoints, experts discuss the question, "What does jury nullification of marijuana…

February 19, 2014

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Natural Gas Price in Asia: What to Expect and What It Means

A paper discussing the nature of natural gas pricing in Asia and forecasting changes in the pricing paradigm as well as the…

February 18, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Jury Nullification: Local Option

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be guilty — has a long…

February 18, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Can Jurors Hasten the Legalization of Cannabis?

By Clay S. Conrad

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be guilty…

February 17, 2014

Solar panels with wind turbines in the distance at sundown.

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

An Expensive Diversion: Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Investments Amid a Context of Challenging Demand

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Executive Summary

In 2009, Abu Dhabi launched a drive into renewable energy…

February 11, 2014

Center for Health Policy | Health Economics | Issue Brief

HRMS Issue Brief #1: Were Texans Satisfied With the Cost of Health Care and Health Insurance Prior to the Affordable Care Act?

In this issue brief, Rice University's Baker Institute and The Episcopal Health Foundation ask, "Were Texans satisfied with…

February 10, 2014

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