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Greetings from a beautiful spring day in our nation’s capital 🌸 Today, our International Fellows explored iconic sites—from the Washington Monument to the Oval Office at @peopleshousedc—engaging with the history behind American democracy.

Happy Fellows Friday 🌎 Meet our 2025–2026 International Fellows! Joining us from the @UofT and Universidad de las Américas Puebla, we’re excited to welcome them to this year’s cohort. In this video, they share what they’re most looking forward to in the conference!

🎉Today we kicked off our Presidential Fellows Conference with the arrival of our International Fellows! The first day of programming featured sessions at @IssueOneReform and @PRRIpoll. Follow along this week for highlights from our Fellows and speakers!

🇪🇪 Yesterday we were honored to host Ambassador @kprikk and Minister of Defense @HPevkur for an insightful discussion on Estonia's defense priorities, contributions to NATO's deterrence mission, and military investment.

In a letter published today in @virginianpilot, CSPC President & CEO @GlennNye responds to the paper’s editorial on Congress reasserting its constitutional role, noting that low-turnout primaries can empower partisan fringes and hinder bipartisan cooperation. bit.ly/4lxnmLP

Our SVP of National Security and Intelligence Programs @joshuachuminski joins fellow @MasonNatSec experts to discuss the war with Iran as the conflict enters its seventh day:

An honour & privilege to host RADM Takaaki Hayamizu, Japan’s Defense Attaché to the US & COL Yuka Nakazato, Japan’s Air & Space Attaché today at @CSPC_DC for a exceptionally interesting discussion on the Indo-Pacific, allied cooperation & the changing mission of the JSDF.

GPS jamming and spoofing, already documented across the Middle East and Eastern Europe, can ground aircraft and paralyze emergency responders. CSPC's latest report examines how America can build resilience before a crisis forces our hand. 🔗thepresidency.org/all-publicatio…

Happy Fellows Friday! 🌟 This month’s Alumni Spotlight is Evelyn Burch Jones, a CA-based product engineer and 2017–18 fellow from Angelo State. She’s served at VHA, State & the U.S. House—and now joins our Advisory Board! Read more: lnkd.in/eyCeKCHR

A brilliant & thought-provoking conversation at @CSPC_DC today with Air Vice Marshal Chris Mullen, the UK’s new defence attaché in Washington, on the US-UK relationship, the future of @NATO, & the importance of alliances in a time of geostrategic change.

We were honored to host yesterday’s #CoffeewithKen at CSPC with three-time Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist @tomfriedman. Led by CSPC Presidential Fellow alum @kenbiberaj, the series continues to spark timely conversations on geopolitics and U.S. leadership.

This morning, we were honored to host Dr. Gudrun Persson to discuss insights from her latest book on Russian military thought and strategy, from the Crimean War to the invasion of Ukraine. Thank you to all those who were able to join us!

Welcome back to Fellows Friday! This week our Fellows gathered for their final virtual session before next month’s Leadership Conference—covering what to expect and networking tips. We’re excited to see them soon!

📣 In case you missed it, our latest CSPC Dispatch featured four timely analyses on deterrence, economic institutions, technology and democratic strategy: thepresidency.org/the-dispatch/t…

🇺🇸One year after launching our "Life in 1776" modules, CSPC is proud to share companion lesson plans in partnership with @historyed for 6–12 grade. Connecting past to present, these resources help students imagine the next 250 years of American democracy. bit.ly/46935FW

CSPC has released a new report from a high-level tabletop exercise examining U.S. vulnerabilities to GPS denial and strategic responses in a contested environment. “Preparing for a Denied Environment” outlines recommendations to strengthen PNT resilience, enhance redundancy, and reinforce deterrence. Many thanks to our corporate partner @NextNav and supporters @Astranis, @blueorigin, and @RocketLab. Read full report here: thepresidency.org/all-publicatio…

📣 In case you missed it, last week's CSPC Dispatch featured three timely analyses on leadership, democratic resilience, and constitutional balance. Read here: thepresidency.org/the-dispatch/j…

Welcome back to a special Alumni Spotlight edition of "Fellows Friday!" To start the year, we're featuring Andrew Gary, an At-Large Fellow from last year's cohort! Andrew is in his final year of his master's in public health at the Gillings School of Global Public Health and currently serves as a research fellow. Read Andrew's and other alumni profiles here: thepresidency.org/presidential-f…

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, our annual report highlights CSPC’s work on governance reform, leadership development, and U.S. foreign policy at a pivotal moment for American democracy. ➡️Read the full report here: thepresidency.org/s/cspc-2026-pa…