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August 7, 2020
Secretary Baker's Statement on Death of Brent Scowcroft
“Brent Scowcroft was a true American patriot who dedicated his bright mind, hard work and great integrity to the security of his country," said James A. Baker, III, in a statement on the former national security advisor’s death.
Read more at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. August 5, 2020
BP Pledges Dramatic Cut in Oil Production
CES Senior Director Ken Medlock commented on the news that BP plans to cut oil production by 40% over the next decade, a decision that has more to do with climate change than the recent oil crash.
Listen to Medlock's comments here. August 5, 2020
Is Texas Becoming a Presidential Battleground State?
Political science fellow Mark Jones contended that the mid-summer poll numbers could be a bit deceptive and unreflective of the president’s latent support in Texas, but “These polls certainly indicate Donald Trump has a fight on his hands."
Read more at Fox 26-Houston. August 4, 2020
Beginning of a Nuclear Power Race in Gulf States?
"For Gulf Arab rulers who fear that Washington is not a reliable long-term guardian, nuclear power generation may offer an alternate path to maintaining a U.S. strategic interest in securing their regimes,” said energy fellow Jim Krane.
Read more at Oilprice.com. August 4, 2020
November Election Can Be Held Safely, Experts Contend
"I think an election is doable. Mail-in voting is a clear solution, although there are downsides, because with mail ballots you can make a mistake," said political science fellow Mark Jones.
Read more at U.S. News & World Report.