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A new conservative foreign policy

3 weeks ago | bushcenter.org | Kristen Anderson |Andy Smarick |Kori Schake |Jonathan Tepperman

Why traditional U.S. values require advancing freedom around the globe. Historically, U.S. political parties have been incredibly malleable. Ever since a two-party system crystallized in the American election of 1800, the party out of power has had enormous incentives to mold its electoral platform to be the inverse of the policies enacted by the party in power.
How the Right got its groove back

3 weeks ago | bushcenter.org | Kristen Anderson |Andy Smarick |Kori Schake |Jonathan Tepperman

Young voters are embracing the Republican Party. But the GOP must adapt if it hopes to keep them. After nearly two decades in the wilderness, conservatives have started to feel cool again. As progressives try to avoid being “cringe” or – even worse, irrelevant – the Right has begun to enjoy a new popularity among young Americans. Not long ago, the situation was reversed.
America First needs American values

3 weeks ago | bushcenter.org | Kristen Anderson |Andy Smarick |Kori Schake |Jonathan Tepperman

U.S. foreign policy works best when it recognizes that power and idealism go hand-in-hand. The free world is the outer perimeter of American security, an engine of American prosperity, and a megaphone for American influence. U.S. foreign policy should aim to preserve, protect, and defend the free world. That may sound obvious. That is because it was obvious to most U.S. voters and policymakers from 1945 to 2016.
International Women’s Day: Five leaders who are making an impact near and far

Mar 6, 2025 | bushcenter.org | Anna Walker

President Ellen Johnson SirleafPresident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a true trailblazer – she served as the President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018 and was the first elected female head of state in Africa.
How a PLS Scholar is working to increase accessibility and representation for disabled people across the world

Feb 25, 2025 | bushcenter.org | Keely Cat-Wells

Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your personal leadership project. I am a disability rights advocate and CEO of Making Space. I became disabled at 17 and have since dedicated my career to advancing the rights of disabled people. After moving to the United States, I lost a job in the creative industries due to disability discrimination, an experience that led me to build my first company, C Talent, a talent agency representing disabled creators.
Monthly Immigration Update: February 2025 | George W. Bush Presidential Center

Feb 21, 2025 | bushcenter.org
George W. Bush Presidential Center

Feb 11, 2025 | bushcenter.org | Jonathan Tepperman

As much of the world ages and faces rapid population decline, one region – Africa – stands out as an exception. Already huge, its youthful population is growing fast. It’s also richly endowed with vast natural resources, further contributing to its potential. Yet the United States has paid Africa little attention in recent years – an oversight that rivals such as Russia and China have noticed and taken advantage of.
Work hard and dream big: Lessons from the Stand-to Veteran Leadership Program

Jan 28, 2025 | bushcenter.org | Ryan Callahan

Transitioning veterans and their families face numerous challenges when separating from active military service. Many organizations have stepped up to help; however, confusion and misalignment of values often result in gaps in services and can leave families scrambling for the help they desperately need. The George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program empowers active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians from diverse backgrounds and sectors to become impactful leaders.
America's Housing Crisis | George W. Bush Presidential Center

Jan 14, 2025 | bushcenter.org
Countering the China, Russia, Iran, North Korea Challenge

Jan 12, 2025 | bushcenter.org | Chris Walsh |Joseph Kim

The axis of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is undermining the liberal democratic order that has contributed to nearly a century of relative global peace and stability. Washington and its allies can’t be complacent as these regimes, collectively known as CRINK, mobilize against democratic nations. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, a wave of democratic movements contributed to the Soviet Union’s collapse and inspired hope for an enduring global shift toward democracy.