The panel of experts will examine populism and nativism as central—and unavoidable—forces shaping democratic politics around the world. Opening remarks will set the stage for a wide-ranging discussion of how debates over belonging, identity, and exclusion recur across political systems, even as their institutional expressions differ. Part of the conversation will consider that populist and […]
Events
Syria Conference Draws Hundreds to Hear Respectful Dialogue on Difficult Topics
• Bush School organizers say similar events are in the works • “We would like to offer our sincere appreciation for the support and leadership of Donald Zale ’55 and Gerald Ray ’54. “Syria at a Crossroads” fostered exchanges of ideas that could lead to real, meaningful change. We have them to thank for the […]
John Negroponte, who helped craft NAFTA, to explore the creation and history of the monumental trade agreement in an open-to-the-public speech
The former ambassador to Mexico will speak on the Texas A&M University campus as part of the 2025 ConocoPhillips White House Lecture Series The man who perhaps pushed hardest for the North American Free Trade Agreement is coming to Aggieland to discuss the history and influence of NAFTA, which was among the most consequential trade agreements […]
Public invited to on-campus talk by secretary of state for Poland, a key ally of Ukraine
Polish Secretary of State Wɫadysɫaw Bartoszewski
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Shared Insight with the Bush School on Border Operations
On April 8, 2024, the Mosbacher Institute’s Borders and Migration Program hosted Acting Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) Matthew J. Roggow, who serves the Big Bend Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol, to present “Security: America’s Border in Theory and Practice.” This event was part of The Other Side of the Border: Ties that Bind and Issues That Divide speaker series […]
Women in Intelligence Conference Recap 2024
The Women in Intelligence Conference agenda on March 20th and 21st, 2024, promised a rich and diverse exploration of critical topics shaping our contemporary security landscape. Reflecting Barbara Bush’s wisdom to “believe in something larger than yourself” and to “get involved in the big ideas of your time,” the conference gathered esteemed experts, veterans, and […]
Education Policy Workshop to Examine Preferences and Spending Patterns in Response to the Pandemic
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Dr. Matthew G. Springer will present “Under Pr-ESSER: Revealed Preferences and Spending Patterns in Response to the Pandemic” as part of the Education Policy Workshop series hosted by the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. […]
U.S. Border Patrol to Discuss Border Security at Bush School Event
On Monday, April 8, the U.S. Border Patrol’s Acting Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) for the Big Bend Sector, Matthew J. Roggow, will present “Security: America’s Border in Theory and Practice” as part of the The Other Side of the Border: Ties That Bind and Issues That Divide speaker series. The series, hosted by the Mosbacher […]
Event Recap: Disaster PRIMR 2024 Conference: The Interfaces of Disaster
The Bush School of Government and Public Service hosted the fourth annual Disaster PRIMR Conference, bringing together a group of researchers, practitioners, nonprofit organizations, local government professionals, community members, and students to engage in a much-needed discussion surrounding disaster related challenges such as emergency management. This was the first Disaster PRIMR conference to be hosted […]
Bush School Hosts Annual Interview Conference Weekend
In February of this year, prospective International Affairs and Public Service & Administration graduate program candidates convened in College Station, TX, for their respective Interview Conference Weekends (ICW). The two-day event commenced on Friday afternoon and concluded on Saturday night. The ICW for potential Public Service & Administration candidates occurred on February 16-17, while International […]
