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May 4, 2021
Texas Among States Considering More Permissive Gun Laws
Though state legislators are debating a bill allowing Texans to carry handguns in public without a license, it is unclear whether Republicans will risk alienating moderate voters in order to please their base. Doing so could bring political risks in a general election, said fellow Mark Jones.
Read more at The Economist. May 3, 2021
Ambassador Djerejian on Secretary Baker and the Baker Institute
Director Edward Djerejian recently joined Khambrel Marshall to discuss the Baker Institute and its distinguished namesake — former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III.
Watch the interview on KPRC-TV. April 29, 2021
Secretary Baker Marks Anniversary of Mission to Aid Kurdish Refugees
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III, joined former Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani and other officials at an online event marking the 30th anniversary of the U.S. humanitarian mission that laid the foundation for the formation of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Watch at Kurdistan 24 English April 29, 2021
Why Immigration Reforms Matter
U.S-Mexico experts Tony Payan and Pam Cruz discussed the biggest challenge in immigration reform today and the practical solutions that would make a difference.
Payan is the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies.
Read more at the Charles Koch Foundation. April 27, 2021
How Will the TX GOP Handle 2 New Congressional Seats?
"The influence of Texas will grow, more than that of any other state," said political science fellow Mark Jones. He further stated the Texas GOP will now need to decide how safe or bold to be with the two new seats during the redistricting process.
Read more at the Houston Chronicle.