If the Ebola crisis which began in 2013 was a “black swan” in terms of recent epidemics, it focused attention around the world on emerging infectious diseases, and the way biological threats, whether from outbreaks, accidents or attacks have increased due to globalization and technological innovation. The Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush […]
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Bush School Paper Highlights the Security Implications of the Growing Migrant Crisis in Europe
How Europe responds to the growing migrant crisis has serious implications for the future stability of the continent, warns a prominent international relations authority in a paper published by the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs, a unit of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Ann-Sofie Dahl, a Swedish associate […]
New Scowcroft Paper Gives Insights into the Role and Importance of the National Security Advisor
This past spring, Dr. Stephen Hadley, well known for his role as national security advisor under President George W. Bush, spoke on the importance of the national security advisor at a conference honoring one of the most esteemed men to have held the position, Brent Scowcroft. In his speech, Hadley said that Scowcroft defined the […]
Brent Scowcroft Honored with Conference Hosted by Bush School
The legacy of Brent Scowcroft, one of the most respected national security advisors in American history, was recognized at a recent conference hosted by the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University. Scholars, diplomats, and national figures, including President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush, […]
Bush School Scowcroft Institute Welcomes NATO Official to Discuss NATO’s View of Europe
On March 8, 2016, the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service will host Colonel (R) Andrew Budd, head of the Defense Capabilities Section, Defense Policy Directorate, NATO. Colonel Budd will give a talk entitled “NATO’s View of Europe.” The event will take place from 12:20 p.m. to […]
Bush School Scowcroft Institute Lecture Highlights Vaccine Diplomacy
On March 8, 2016, the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service will host Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the Baylor College of Medicine and president of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, who will present “Fighting Twenty-First Century Disease through Vaccine Diplomacy.” The event will take place at 6 […]
Bush School Hosts Lecture on the Accidental Opening of the Berlin Wall
On February 22, 2016, the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service will host a lecture by Dr. Mary Sarotte about her latest book, The Collapse: The Accidental Opening of the Berlin Wall, which explores both the causes and the legacy of the unexpected fall of the Wall. The […]
Former Assistant Secretary of State of African Affairs to speak on his book The Mind of the African
The Scowcroft Institute of International affairs will host a lecture by Ambassador Hank Cohen, former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, about his book, The Mind of the African Strongman. The lecture will take place at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on February 16, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. As an ambassador, advisor to Presidents, and […]
The Next Pandemic
Right now, in a small corner of Texas A&M University, people are preparing for one of the greatest catastrophes ever to face human civilization. No, there’s not a den of superheroes on campus. The Global Pandemic Policy Program, which goes by the catchy, James-Bond-like acronym GP3, is gearing up for preventing disease outbreak on a […]
Noted Iranian Scholar to Speak on Islam and Modern Politics at Texas A&M Bush School
Abdokarim Soroush, one of the leading intellectuals in the Muslim world, will speak at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University on the relationship between religion and politics. His presentation will be on Tuesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. The event is sponsored by […]
