Join the Baker Institute’s James A. Baker III Policy Leadership Program team for a live informational webinar on upcoming seminar offerings. Learn about the curriculum, program format, and what to expect as a participant — and get your questions answered. Register here: bit.ly/4yBOuyn

As proxy conflicts converge from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, disruptions to Gulf exports are affecting global commodity markets. 🌍 🚢 A new Middle East Energy Roundtable working paper examines expanding maritime threats to the region’s oil & gas trade. 🔗 Full paper: bit.ly/4j7Uv1F #EnergyPolicy #MaritimeSecurity #RedSea #PersianGulf

How are geopolitics and supply chain risks reshaping global energy markets? Join @CES_Baker_Inst and @bakerbotts on Oct. 6-7 for the 10th Annual Energy Summit at Rice University’s Baker Institute. Register: bit.ly/4r1vlUd #BakerEnergy

Geographical indications are creating tensions in U.S.-Mexico trade relations. A new @Baker_CUSMEX brief reviews competing approaches to protecting regional product names & the implications for U.S. exports, Mexico’s trade relationships, &USMCA negotiations. bit.ly/4iMcxGs #TradePolicy#USMCA #GeographicalIndications

The Sept. 24 Trump-Xi summit comes as the United States & China navigate a complex relationship with implications for global affairs. Steven W. Lewis & Daniel H. Katz explain why preventing further deterioration in U.S.-China relations may be its most realistic measure of success. bit.ly/4y7qqUp #U.S.-ChinaRelations #TrumpXiSummit#China #U.S.-ChinaTrade #ArtificialIntelligence

What’s next for North American trade after the USMCA’s 2026 joint review? Join the @Baker_CUSMEX for “The State of the USMCA: What’s Next?” Experts will discuss ongoing negotiations, the future of the agreement and broader North American economic integration. Free and open to the public. Register: bit.ly/4xLGtHj

Reforming Kuwait’s residential electricity tariffs could reduce electricity demand by 35% & increase recovery of electricity production costs by up to 68% while protecting household from adverse financial consequences.💡 A new working paper by Salem Alhajraf & coauthors for @CES_Baker_Inst models three fiscal reform scenarios. bit.ly/4y3SBDL. #EnergyPolicy #Kuwait #EnergyEconomics

Migration management has become a major foreign policy tool, with wealthy countries investing billions to curb migration from the Global South. What are the consequences for recipient countries? Join @Baker_CME's @kelseypnorman and Nicholas Micinski to discuss their new book, Aiding Autocrats, and how migration aid can strengthen authoritarian governance, empower political elites and reshape state institutions. RSVP here: bit.ly/45Kp5WQ #Event #Houston #Migration

Is China’s energy resilience turning into a strategic advantage? ⚡️ A new @CES_Baker_Inst commentary by Gabriel Collins analyzes the shift from hydrocarbon dominance to grid-based power and how Beijing's electrostate model reshapes global energy security. bit.ly/4AipUnS #EnergyPolicy #EnergySecurity#Geoeconomics

Christian nationalism’s influence in Texas continues to grow, and its influence is now taking hold in schools. Baker Institute scholar David R. Brockman explains how the ideology has taken hold, and what’s next. Learn more: bit.ly/4itEra8

As the number of uninsured Americans continues to rise, so too does the cost of providing healthcare. And hospitals are scrambling to foot the bill. Baker Institute fellow Heidi Russell explains in @TIME why providers aren’t the only ones set to pay. Learn more: bit.ly/4xgLFly

📅 Save the Date! The Baker Institute Open House is coming up on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 — and the entire @RiceUniversity community is invited. Meet our centers and programs, connect with policy experts, and explore ways to get involved with the Institute. Learn more: bit.ly/4qMlcdH

🚨 Last Chance to RSVP! Tomorrow, we invite you to an armchair discussion on the state of U.S. financial markets. The conversation will be led by David Satterfield and @Baker_CTAB’s @jw_diamond. Reserve your seat today: bit.ly/4xJvnTd

Has accounting complexity stalled circular economy progress? ♻️ A new @CES_Baker_Inst brief outlines a framework to align policy with real-world outcomes. bit.ly/4in4BLC #CircularEconomy #EnergyPolicy

Election Day is two months away. Yet a great deal of uncertainty remains about the rules and regulations governing how Americans vote. On Sept. 14, in collaboration with @CarterCenter we will host a webinar that details bipartisan solutions to strengthen electoral credibility ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Register today: bit.ly/4xcGQtn

How should emerging biotechnologies be developed and regulated responsibly? Join us Sept. 18 for “Synthetic Biology at the Intersection of Science, Ethics, and Policy,” exploring scientific innovation, regulation, misinformation, and public trust. Register: bit.ly/4tFNZBf

Can Syria rebuild its oil & gas sector & regain its status as a regional energy hub? A new Middle East Energy Roundtable report examines Syria’s opportunities to revive pipelines that could bypass the Strait of Hormuz & the geopolitical challenges that remain. bit.ly/4x5qzq6 #MiddleEastEnergy #OilAndGas #EnergySecurity

Fewer students will not automatically reduce costs for Texas public schools. 📉 A new working paper by @jw_diamond shows how demographic shifts, school choice, & declining enrollment are reshaping public education & district planning. bit.ly/4xzQUO7 #TexasEd #TXLege

On Sept. 11, we will host American legal scholar, political philosopher, public intellectual, and Princeton professor @McCormickProf for a discussion with Michael Emerson, director of the Baker Institute’s Religion and Public Policy Program. They will explore George’s distinguished career and contributions to law, politics and public policy. This event is free and open to the public. Register here: bit.ly/45Cy6kY

Trump’s Venezuela oil deal is being touted as a game-changer for fuel prices, but experts disagree. In a @washingtonpost piece, Baker Institute fellows Mark Finley and Francisco Monaldi explain why the deal leaves more questions than answers. Learn more: bit.ly/462bquF