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"Sai Zaw Thaike has experienced the worst of the notoriously difficult conditions in Burma’s prisons, including torture and solitary confinement," writes @JesLudwig, Fellow of Global Policy at the Bush Institute. "Burma’s military government continues to crack down not only on independent journalism, but also on free expression." Read why an independent press is essential for a democratic Burma: bushcenter.org/publications/s…

The Bush Institute’s Executive Director David J. Kramer and Managing Director of Global Policy Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau argue that the International Olympic Committee’s decision to provisionally lift the Russian Olympic Committee’s 2023 suspension undermines the values the Olympic Games are meant to uphold. They write, "The Olympics are much more than athletic achievement. The Games are supposed to represent who we are at our very best — not only athletically, but by celebrating the idea of peace, of a global community and international rules that protect every nation, large and small." Read their op-ed in @thehill : thehill.com/opinion/intern…

China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, known together as CRINK, threaten democratic institutions, global security, mineral supply chains, and human rights by challenging the credibility of U.S. leadership. It's important to highlight the sanctions that the U.S. currently has in order to maintain a technology leader that may threaten our own interest such as Nanochips and more. Learn more about the Bush Institute's work to combat the CRINK coordination: bushcenter.org/series/malign-…

"Laura and I were saddened to wake up to the shocking news of Senator Lindsey Graham's death. He was a knowledgeable Senator who understood how the world works and how important America's international engagement is to resist tyranny. He was a kind and funny man who loved our country and loved serving it. South Carolina was fortunate to have such a committed public servant in its corner. And I was fortunate to have known Lindsey Graham." -President George W. Bush

"Sai Zaw Thaike has experienced the worst of the notoriously difficult conditions in Burma’s prisons, including torture and solitary confinement," writes @JesLudwig , Fellow of Global Policy at the Bush Institute. "Burma’s military government continues to crack down not only on independent journalism, but also on free expression." Read why an independent press is essential for a democratic Burma: bushcenter.org/publications/s…

In honor of America's 250th anniversary last week, the Bush Institute launched America 250: Through the world’s eyes, a series of essays on America’s founding ideals from leading voices from outside the United States in just 250 words each. This week, we highlight @AndersFoghR, former NATO secretary-general (2009-2014) and former prime minister of Denmark, as well as the founder of @AoDemocracies. Read how as a young boy in Denmark and the future Danish Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General believed in the promise of America: bushcenter.org/publications/b…

On this episode of The Strategerist, @WalterIsaacson, known as one of America’s pre-eminent biographies joins host Andrew Kaufmann to discuss The Greatest Sentence Ever Written, a small but inspiring book that analyzes the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence. Watch the full video now on our website: bushcenter.org/publications/i…

"People are getting information in very fragmented ways, but the plankton that feeds that sea is original reporting," said @SarabethBerman, CEO of the @JournalismProj , during an interview with Bill McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute. Understand the need to reimagine the local news industry: bushcenter.org/publications/b…

For the NexPoint Lecture edition of our Engage series, the Bush Center brings together leading policy experts to explore the urgent steps federal policymakers must take to stabilize the national debt, preserve America’s tradition of open and competitive markets, and maintain U.S. leadership in science and technology. Cullum Clark, the George W. Bush Institute–SMU Economic Growth Initiative Fellow will moderate a conversation with Richard Fisher, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; @jasonfurman, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors under President Obama and President of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, @MayaMacGuineas, for a forward‑looking discussion on the foundational choices that will shape U.S. economic strength in the decades ahead. Register today for this complimentary event, only at the George W. Bush Presidential Center: bushcenter.org/events-and-exh…

"In May, the Bush Institute highlighted Jin’s story ahead of President Donald J. Trump’s meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping," writes Chris Walsh, Director of Freedom and Democracy at the Bush Institute, "It's encouraging to report some good news with last week’s release of Chinese political prisoner Pastor Ezra Jin...This news showcases the power of U.S. support for freedom and human rights advocates." Learn more about the update for Pastor Ezra Jin: bushcenter.org/publications/u…

Thank you to the visitors who joined the George W. Bush Presidential Museum to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during a historic weekend. Visitors got the chance to experience history up close and personal with patriotic paintings by President George W. Bush, outdoor exhibits, and a rare Peter Force copy of the Declaration of Independence. The Bush Center’s America at 250 celebration was presented by Sewell Automotive Companies, with special thanks to Hoblitzelle Foundation. Free admission to the museum was courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies. Stay tuned for more events happening at the Bush Center by visiting our website today: bushcenter.org/events-and-exh…

Why does Ukraine's fight for freedom matter to the United States? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host @Garymarx welcomes Igor Khrestin, Policy Expert and Strategic Advisor at the George W. Bush Institute @TheBushCenter, for a discussion on Ukraine's strategic importance, the growing cooperation between authoritarian regimes, and why supporting Ukraine remains firmly in America's national security interest. Drawing on both his personal experience as a Ukrainian refugee and his work on global policy, Khrestin explains how Russia's invasion of Ukraine fits into a broader geopolitical challenge involving China, Iran, and North Korea, and why the outcome of the war will shape international security for decades to come.

The George W. Bush Presidential Center would like to wish President Bush a happy 80th birthday. His leadership has made a lasting impact on our country and the world through his commitment to freedom and opportunity, and his continuous efforts to inspire Americans. Cheers to many more years!

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, President George W. Bush reflects on the values and history of our nation. Sound credit: The Star-Spangled Banner performed by Heritage Youth Chorus at the Bush Museum.

Today through July 5th, 2026, experience a rare piece of American history up close at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to view an original 1833 Peter Force copy of the Declaration of Independence. Commissioned by former Washington, D.C. mayor Peter Force, this remarkable reproduction was created using an 1820 copperplate made by William Stone to preserve the text as the original document began to fade with age. With only 1,500 copies ever made, this document is considered one of the most faithful representations of the Declaration today and offers a rare chance to connect with the nation’s founding words in a way few ever can.

"On the Fourth of July, we honor those throughout American history who have shaped and defended our republic and freedom," writes Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the Bush Institute. "And now it’s our turn. We must make the daily choice to live up to the democratic values that are foundational to our country." Explore why defending democracy and freedom is essential to our nation: bushcenter.org/publications/m…

In honor of America's 250th, the Bush Institute released a new series of global reflections titled "America 250: Through the world's eyes," which features leading international voices that reflect on what the United States means to them, their countries, and the world. @khayadlanga , a South African author and social commentator, highlights how both South Africa and America can achieve greatness by actively advancing democracy and freedom. He writes,"As America celebrates 250 years of independence, South Africans look across the Atlantic, not at a finished project, but at a fellow traveller. May both our nations continue to climb." bushcenter.org/worlda250

Shilo Brooks, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, recently spoke at @aspenideas to discuss the ways that Americans are bound together by a set of ideas rather than a common bloodline or ancestral land. He was joined by Danielle Allen, Policial Science Professors at Harvard University; David Brooks, Staff Writer at The Atlantic; Reihan Salam, President of Manhattan Institute; and Martha Jones, Professor at Johns Hopkins University. Watch the session: aspenideas.org/sessions/gener…

In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the George W. Bush Presidential Museum will display an outdoor art installation, story walk of American history, and special paintings inside the museum created by President George W. Bush. Visit us on July 3 through July 6, 2026 for free admission and a chance to celebrate American history through interactive experiences, only at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum. 🇺🇲 📸: Bald Eagle 2022 Oil / Cold Wax on Paper, 24″ x 18″ The Bush Center’s America at 250 celebration is presented by Sewell, with special thanks to Hoblitzelle Foundation.

In the lead-up to the 36th NATO formal summit, Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau, the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute, says the alliance must put difficult conversations at the forefront. Read why debate within NATO is healthy: bushcenter.org/publications/d…