The Bush School Intelligence Studies Program established the Ready Room in the fall of 2021, realizing months of student-led effort and initiative to create a public forum for the intelligence work originating in and outside of the Bush School. Featuring analytic pieces written by current and former Bush School students, as well as external subject-matter […]
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Three Bush School Students Named Robertson Foundation 2023 Fellows
The Robertson Foundation for Government named three students at the Bush School of Government and Public Service to the Class of 2023 Robertson Fellows cohort. For thirteen years, the Robertson Foundation has nominated fellows from top international affairs graduate institutions in the nation. The Robertson Foundation supports future leaders in public service through academic fellowships, […]
Greg Vogle: Faculty Spotlight
Greg Vogle joined the Intelligence Studies program at the Bush School after spending the majority of his career in the CIA. He talks about his new career turn and plans to teach a course on covert action.
Bush School Student Works through the Night on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts
Demetria Charlifue’s work on the U.S. State Department’s Afghanistan Taskforce reflects a desire to serve the vulnerable in crisis situations.
Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker: ‘We’ve Done Grave Damage’ With Afghanistan Withdrawal
Speaking to thousands in what was described as the George & Barbara Foundation’s largest-ever virtual event this week, former Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker gave his strategic insights on recent developments following the U.S. withdrawal from the country.
Texas A&M Prof: Afghan Soldiers ‘Not Willing To Die’ For The U.S-Backed Government
After more than 20 years and billions of dollars of support from the United States, the Afghan national security forces have collapsed to Taliban fighters just days after President Joe Biden withdrew troops.
Recapping The 6th Annual Texas Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
On November 20, 2020, the Program on Women, Peace, and Security at the Bush School of Government and Public Service hosted the 6th Annual Symposium on Women, Peace, and Security. The title of the event was “1325 + 20: Celebrating the Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 and Looking Towards the Future.” Symposium Highlights | Symposium Agenda […]
Robertson Foundation Names Four Bush School Students as 2022 Fellows
Four Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service students were named to the Class of 2022 Robertson Fellows.
6th Annual Texas Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
The Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service will host the 6th Annual Texas Women, Peace, and Security Symposium on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM.
Kosovo, Serbian Students Forge Unlikely Friendship at Bush School
Vesa Bashota, an Albanian from Kosovo, and Anita Mitic, a Serb from Serbia, currently live in Texas as Fulbright students. For most, we make for an improbable duo, but for us it was an instant connection that has weathered a pandemic, the first year of graduate school, two hurricane seasons, and a meeting between our two countries in the White House.
