Earlier this week, the George W. Bush Institute convened its inaugural Asia Democracy Leaders Roundtable, uniting advocates from nations facing human rights challenges. Read more about their stories: https://t.co/EVezHGesGK

The Russian-Belarusian alliance is the latest threat to other countries in the region. Belarus’ dictator, Aliaksandr Lukashenka, has repeatedly proven himself complicit in aggressive actions, human rights abuses, and in bolstering Russia’s war on Ukraine. Because of this, any

General Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., the longest-serving airman in U.S. Air Force history, captivated a room full of 2025 Stand-To Scholars – veterans, military family members, and representatives of veteran-serving organizations – in Dallas recently as he shared lessons on life and

This morning, members of the community, Bush Center CEO Shilo Brooks, Bush Center staff and volunteers, and the Bush Institute Stand-To Leadership Program stood before steel from the World Trade Center while reflecting on the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Admission and

Statement by President George W. Bush: "Today, a young man was murdered in cold blood while expressing his political views. It happened on a college campus, where the open exchange of opposing ideas should be sacrosanct. Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public

Seven years ago today, Gulshan Abbas was detained by the Chinese Communist Party in retaliation for her sister @RushanAbbas publicly advocating for the freedom of all Uyghurs. The Chinese Communist Party could not reach Rushan Abbas, who is a U.S. citizen. But Gulshan Abbas, who

It's back-to-school season in Texas! 📚 To help you feel informed, Robin Berkley, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education at the Bush Institute is releasing a three-part back to school video series on important education topics every parent should know. The first part of

Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Center on Sept. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. to meet Vic and the Dallas Stars Ice Girls! During your visit you can explore part of the Game Changer: United by Sports, presented by Garry Weber, exhibit that highlights North Texas sports with rotating

Monica Paul, Executive Director of the @dallas_sports , joined #TheStrategerist podcast to discuss the 2026 @FIFAWorldCup , her own sports career, and her hopes for the future of the metroplex. Tune in to the newest podcast episode: https://t.co/NdCMX2SMMM

Lawrence Adjah @adjah_l , Founder and Chairman of the Family Dinner Foundation writes about how familial connections can combat the polarization in our communities. Adjah describes how his foundation brings together lonely people through shared meals and has proven that, “when

The wait is almost over. 🏆 Game Changer: United by Sports, presented by Garry Weber, opens this Saturday, Sept. 6! Experience how sports are interwoven with American history, spotlighting defining moments that put the nation on the world stage. On display is never-before-seen

PEPFAR, Congress and the administration must address several challenges to ensure that the program gets back on track after recently awarding a waiver during pauses in foreign assistance. The U.S. global AIDS coordinator position has been unfilled since the Trump

Margot Habiby, Deputy Director, Communications at the Bush Institute reminds us of the difference between patriots and nationalists and the need for more patriots in order for our country to prosper. "Patriots reinforce our country’s values and culture and the well-being of its

Be a part of the Bush Center team! Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. Through policy solutions and public engagement

Kristin King, Vice President of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Chief Operating Officer of the George W. Bush Institute, and former Director of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program talks about the progression of the @PLSprogram over the years and her hopes for the

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Jason Galui gives an inside look at America’s most successful pluralistic institution: the U.S. military. An Army veteran himself, Galui argues that the strength of the Armed Forces is due to the good job it does of incorporating diverse

More than 20 world leaders will attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 2025 — including Russia's President Vladimir Putin and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The upcoming meeting will further allow China to flex

Game day starts at the Bush Center! 🏆 Kick off game day by joining us at the Bush Museum on Sat., Sept. 6 from 9-9:45 a.m. for a special mascot meet & greet with @Baylor University’s Bruiser and Marigold and @SMU 's Peruna. Stop by before kickoff for a photo op and plan to

We invite you to join the staff of the George W. Bush Presidential Center for a moment of remembrance on Thursday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m. We recommend guests arrive before 8:15 a.m. Admission will be free to all guest for the entire day, courtesy of Sewell. The George W.

Jonathan Tepperman @j_tepperman, Senior Fellow and Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute explains our Summer issue — Profiles in Pluralism and the inspiration behind it. Read the latest issue: https://t.co/3Ce8jj8RIR