Mark J. Rozell

Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program

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Happening now @scharschool.bsky.social @haydencenter.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social

How did U.S. intelligence become the most powerful in the world?

Find out March 11 at 7 PM ET 🗓️
Dr. Mark Lowenthal discusses his book VIGILANCE IS NOT ENOUGH. With @davidpriess.bsky.social.

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In person. Arlington VA. 🏫
YouTube Livestream @haydencenter 🎥

Congress & the Presidency Volume 52, Issue 3 of Congress & the Presidency

Our latest issue is now available on-line! Featuring new articles by Mitchel Sollenberger and @markjrozell.bsky.social, Melissa Burgess, Jasmine Farrier, and Michael Bednarczuk, plus new book reviews!

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Virginia Democrats: That was one hasty, flawed remap bid | Guest commentary When one party so thoroughly pushes its rival out of power, there is an understandable — almost irresistible — temptation to move quickly and show voters that their fresh mandate for change is being t...

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Retired general discusses experiencing a stroke | CNN Politics Retired Air Force General Michael Hayden recounts suffering a stroke and offers advice for people who went through the same experience.

Gen Hayden's first interview on national TV following the stroke he had in November 2018. Thanks, @donlemonofficial.bsky.social!

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Great conversation + a great breakfast. All Schar School grads are invited to our Alumni Appreciation Breakfast during homecoming w/ remarks from Mark J. Rozell
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Congressional Investigations and Presidential Power – An Assessment of Executive Privilege During Donald Trump’s First Term President Trump’s presidency is marked by expanded unilateral executive powers, including aggressively pushing the boundaries of executive privilege. We address whether Trump’s first term use of ex...

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Podcast: Behind the scenes of "A House of Dynamite" Director of George Mason University's Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security Larry Pfeiffer joins to talk about his role in the Netflix film “A House of Dynamite...

Our director Larry Pfeiffer sat down with George Mason U President Gregory Washington for his ACCESS TO EXCELLENCE podcast to discuss A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, Netflix's blockbuster film on which he served as a consultant.

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From my column last August.

Challenging Trump requires discretion by upcoming Democratic governor | Guest column It might be gratifying — almost irresistibly so — for Spanberger to hammer the inherently bellicose and divisive president at every opportunity. But she wasn’t overwhelmingly elected to spend four years sparring with Trump, Columnist Mark Rozell writes. The trick for the governor is wisely picking the partisan battles herself and those she outsources.

Challenging Trump requires discretion by incoming Democratic Governor Spanberger - column by our dean Mark J. Rozell
https://richmond.com/opinion/column/article_cdd13c98-009d-49f7-9ee2-b6a87191630b.html

Four former Virginia governors discussing challenges for the incoming governor at a @scharschool.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social event in Richmond.

How shifts in N. Va. and other populous areas turned Virginia more Democratic | ARLnow.com A recent presentation from a former local official examined Virginia's three-decade statewide transformation from politically red to purple to now (maybe) blue. John Milliken, former County Board memb...

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Check out this unprecedented event featuring four former Virginia governors of both parties on the eve of Abigail Spanberger's historic swearing-in as the commonwealth's first female (and first former CIA!) governor.

Friday In-person in Richmond.

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Challenging Trump requires discretion by upcoming Democratic governor | Guest column It might be gratifying — almost irresistibly so — for Spanberger to hammer the inherently bellicose and divisive president at every opportunity. But she wasn’t overwhelmingly elected to spend four yea...

richmond.com/opinion/colu...

State Of US Intelligence With Andrew McCabe & Gregory Crabb US intelligence is the key to maintaining national security, state welfare, and peace across the land. David Ramadan takes a deep dive into how decisions are made at the highest levels of government w...

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The cover for my book to be released next Spring, along with a terrific blurb from Mark J. Rozell, Dean at George Mason.

“Timely and balanced…it did not start with President Trump but has now reached a critical point with potentially lasting effects on the stability of our democratic institutions.”

You should read this

“The Noise War How to Fight Disinformation and Find Truth When Everything is Lying to You”
JJ Green

“Disinformation,” he warned, “is eroding America from within and warping our alliances abroad.”

Mid-decade redistricting in Virginia isn’t without risk for Democrats | Guest column Democrats won in November at least partly because they were viewed as avoiding culture-war partisanship and offering solutions to problems for which Trump and the GOP are blamed. But appearing too bla...

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Americas in the Crosshairs YouTube video by The Hayden Center

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Spanberger promised to address affordability. Now comes the hard part - delivering | Guest column Affordability will consume a significant portion of Spanberger’s time and resources in the coming years. Politically at least, she’s well-positioned. Her campaign appealed to moderates with her econom...

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Spanberger promised to address affordability. Now comes the hard part - delivering | Guest column Affordability will consume a significant portion of Spanberger’s time and resources in the coming years. Politically at least, she’s well-positioned. Her campaign appealed to moderates with her econom...

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New podcast episode examines Fairfax County’s economy, housing pressures, and federal cuts. Listen now: schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...

Americas in the Crosshairs YouTube video by The Hayden Center

Impending war in America's backyard?
Our Hayden Center guests from CIA and George Mason U's Schar School have some ideas.

WATCH: youtu.be/EKhMlQ4I1I8?...

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Americas in the Crosshairs YouTube video by The Hayden Center

www.youtube.com/watch?v=32YI...

George Mason University students tried to increase turnout there... and it worked Young people are becoming more interested – and more active – in Virginia politics. One group of college students worked to turn out the vote this year.

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