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May 7, 2026, United States. The trophy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the official Adidas Trionda ball on the green lawn of the stadium.
Baker Briefing | Podcast

Politics Behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Ambassador David M. Satterfield is joined by Baker Institute Fellow Kristian Coates Ulrichsen to examine how the World Cup has become intertwined with geopolitics, soft power, and the evolving relationship between sports and diplomacy.
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Oil Field. Winter industrial landscape with an oil pump and torch in the background.
Center for Energy Studies | Issue Brief

How Declining Oil Production Could Weaken Russia’s Geopolitical Power

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Center for Energy Studies | Policy Brief

The Lifecycle of Hydrocarbon Molecules: Limitations of the Plastic-Oil Debate

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Washington D.C., USA - February 29, 2020: Sign of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at their headquarters building in Washington, D.C.
Baker Briefing | Podcast

One Year In, How Trump and RFK Jr. Reshaped Federal Health Policy

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Healthcare business investment, medical insurance, coverage planning, hospital payment support.
Baker Briefing | Podcast

Why Health Insurance Costs Vary So Dramatically

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Center for Energy Studies | Working Paper

Byproduct Metals as a Constraint and Lever in Critical Minerals Finance

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IDLIB, SYRIA - Jun 17, 2013: Internally displaced child Syrian refugees
Baker Briefing | Podcast

The Human Cost of Escalating Conflict in the Middle East

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Satellite view of the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz with glowing blue lines symbolizing naval traffic and strategic maritime routes amidst geopolitical tensions and regional conflict in Iran.
Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

Geopolitical Conflict Highlights Circular Carbon Pathways in Plastics

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Center for Energy Studies | Issue Brief

The Defense Production Act’s Expanding Role in Energy

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Baker Briefing | The Energy Forum | Podcast

Why the Middle East Oil Shock Is Raising Gas Prices

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