Mexico’s government would be extremely unwise to neglect the negative impact of AMLO’s arbitrary investment policies, which denigrate the rule of law and will inevitably lead to a long-term decline in investment, job creation and exports. Continue Reading
With adequate funding and full independence from NIH, ARPA-H can accelerate promising breakthroughs, promote equity in health outcomes, and ultimately, transform the biomedical research ecosystem within the United States. Continue Reading
President John F. Kennedy’s dream for joint cooperation between nations was realized with the International Space Station. That dream should not be abandoned. I would hope that our Russian colleagues will reconsider their decision to withdraw from the ISS. Continue Reading
Biden’s visit was a disappointment for those advocating major changes in U.S. policy toward the Middle East. For better or worse, he is sticking close to to the traditional U.S. playbook. Continue Reading
Would-be students are taking advantage of a hot job market to earn wages instead of degrees. But there may be downsides once the the labor market cools. Continue Reading
My dear friend and long-time Rice colleague, Robert (Bob) F. Curl, died on July 3, 2022. He was one of the smartest scientists and kindest persons I have ever known. Continue Reading
If the Ukraine war has reinvigorated NATO, the alliance’s future role — and Washington’s place in it — remains very much unsettled. Continue Reading