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A US-Led Energy and Food Abundance Agenda Would Reshape the Global Strategic Landscape

“Bread, not guns, may well decide mankind’s future destiny. ... Regrettably, however, the American people have been led to…

Gabriel Collins April 11, 2024

Commentary

Biden’s Patience With Netanyahu Is Running Thin

President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. is preparing to open a maritime corridor to Gaza highlights a deteriorating relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and attempts to address voter concerns ahead of the November election.

Joe Barnes March 13, 2024

Walking in destroyed city, a little girl seeks shelter

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Conflict Resolution and U.S. Foreign Policy | Policy Brief

Takeaways From the First Phase of the Israel-Hamas War

In a new brief, contributing expert Robert Barron explores the first phase of the Israel-Hamas war and what stakeholders must consider for a viable pathway to peace.

Robert Barron February 22, 2024

Several soldiers of Israel army walking with Israel national flag

Commentary

Israel-Hamas War: US Fumbles for Clarity

In a new commentary, fellow Joe Barnes lays out the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war, including President Joe Biden’s careful response to attacks by Iran-backed groups in the region.

Joe Barnes February 19, 2024

Center for Energy Studies | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Political Economy of the Arab Gulf | Conference Report

COP28: Spotlight on the UAE

The 28th annual United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) was held in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 13…

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Jim Krane, Ana Martín Gil, Bela Koshy, Adrienne Bradley February 12, 2024

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Israel’s Mass Displacement of Gazans Fits Strategy of Using Migration as a Tool of War

As a result of the monthslong Israeli air and ground campaign in northern Gaza Strip, more than 1.8 million of the strip’s…

Nicholas R. Micinski, Adam G. Lichtenheld, Kelsey Norman December 11, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Neuro-Policy | Research Paper

How Brain Capital Can Drive Progress on UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Progress on the UN’s sustainable development goals — aimed at achieving peace and prosperity for all people and the planet — has been slow. However, fellow Harris A. Eyre and his co-authors explain how applying a brain capital framework could change the trajectory.

Harris A. Eyre November 21, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Political Economy of the Arab Gulf | Commentary

Saudi Plans to ‘De-risk’ Region Have Taken a Hit With Gaza Violence

Hama's Oct. 7 attack on Israel threatens to undermine a key pillar of Saudi Arabia’s foreign and domestic agenda: the “de-risking” of the region, writes fellow Kristian Coates Ulrichsen.

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen October 23, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

The Arab Gulf Helps Fuel the Global Economy. What It Means for the Energy Transition

The Arab Gulf is protecting its own interests by pushing to keep fossil fuels in the mix. But more crucially, its agenda is in line with the world’s economic growth and development goals, writes Osamah Alsayegh.

Osamah Alsayegh October 12, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Baker Institute Experts React: The Latest Israel-Hamas War

The surprise attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas has raised a number of critical questions related to geopolitics, aid, energy, and other global affairs. Baker Institute fellows and scholars are continuing to provide expert analysis on the conflict.

October 11, 2023