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February 23, 2024

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Two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago Saturday. There have been several myths following that invasion, many pushed by the Russian propaganda machine. David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, and Eric S. Edelman, Counselor at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, dispel some of those myths and explain why the United States must continue to support Ukraine.

Read more in Politico

Governor Spencer Cox on how to disagree better

Strategerist podcast episode featuring Governor Cox (R-Utah); Chris Walsh, Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute; and host Andrew Kaufmann

Listen to Governor Cox's advice on how to disagree thoughtfully and respectfully

A Florida initiative helping veterans find prosperity, self-sufficiency, and hope

Article by Holly Bernardo, Director of Hope Navigators at the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs and 2022 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar

Read about Bernardo’s work serving the veteran community

Ornate facades can't mask Putin's murderous system

Article by Chris Walsh, Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

Learn why Putin's Russia represents a broken state

How one North Texas community is coming together to practice pluralism

Q&A with Jason Galui, Director of Veterans and Military Families at the Bush Institute

Learn how Prosper, Texas, is practicing civility

In Case You Missed It

Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

The U.S. is taking steps to tackle international corruption in 2024
Article by Albert Torres, Program Manager of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

E Pluribus Texum | The Dallas Morning News
Op-ed by William McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute

The president and the generals | The Power Vertical podcast
Podcast episode featuring David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute

Stiffen Russia sanctions | The Dallas Morning News
Op-ed by Albert Torres, Program Manager of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

Courageous conversations on pluralism | The Good God podcast
Episode featuring William McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute, and Chris Walsh, Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

UPCOMING AT THE BUSH CENTER

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March 18 | 6 p.m. CT
A Conversation with White House Social Secretaries
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March 23 | 10 a.m. CT
Easter at the Bush Center
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About the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.

George W. Bush Presidential Center
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