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January 9, 2026
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Foreign affairs expert Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau joins the Bush Institute
The new Bradford M. Freeman managing director of global policy previously held senior State and Defense Department roles in Washington and at international postings including NATO, Iraq, Pakistan, South Africa, and the U.K. She will leverage her decades of experience as a senior member of the United States Foreign Service and her significant knowledge of international relations, diplomacy, and strategic communications to lead the development of the Bush Institute’s global policy portfolio.
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A democratic opportunity for Venezuelans
Statement from Bush Institute Executive Director David J. Kramer ([link removed]) and the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow Nicole Bibbins Sedaca ([link removed])
Learn how Nicolás Maduro's removal from power could benefit both Venezuelans and Americans ([link removed]) arrow
A man should know how to read
Article by The Free Press featuring Shilo Brooks ([link removed]) , President and CEO of the Bush Center
Discover how books can change lives ([link removed])
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A record year for housing reform: 2025 in review
Article by Cullum Clark ([link removed]) , director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative
Learn about the laws and policies adopted to promote housing growth ([link removed]) arrow
Don’t miss the chance to see iconic items from team legends like Tom Landry, Troy Aikman, and Emmitt Smith
Plan your visit to Game Changer: United by Sports, presented by Garry Weber ([link removed]) arrow
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Countdown to America’s 250th Anniversary
Weekly Quotes from figures who have shaped our country

"Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can easily be lost, but never is fully won. Its essence is eternal struggle."
– Judge William H. Hastie (1904-1976)

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In Case You Missed It
Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

Don’t fall for Putin’s lies on Ukraine ([link removed]) | The Hill
Op-ed by David J. Kramer ([link removed]) , executive director of the Bush Institute
The Ukraine Security guarantee dilemma won’t be easy to solve ([link removed]) | 19FortyFive
Article by Igor Khrestin ([link removed]) , senior advisor of global policy at the Bush Institute
Preparing young Americans for our high-tech future ([link removed]) | The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute
Article by Robin Berkley ([link removed]) , the Ann Kimball Johnson director of education at the Bush Institute and Alexis Yelvington ([link removed]) , program manager of opportunity at the Bush Institute
The George W. Bush Institute, Pluralism, and America 250 ([link removed]) | Behind the Mission with Psych/Armor
Podcast interview with Michael Bailey ([link removed]) , deputy director of leadership programs at the Bush Institute
How political parties organize U.S. politics ([link removed])
Article by Nicole Bibbins Sedaca ([link removed]) , the Kelly and David Pfeil fellow at the Bush Institute
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Engage at the Bush Center events
presented by NexPoint

A Nation Begins: A Conversation With Ken Burns and Rick Atkinson ([link removed]) (Overflow only)
Feb. 11 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Laura Bush Book Club With Author Allison Pataki ([link removed])
May 14 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Also happening at the Bush Center

Game Changer: United by Sports ([link removed])
Supported by Garry Weber
A special exhibit in which sports make history and our nation takes the field
Open now
Live Strategerist Podcast Recording With Dirk Nowitzki ([link removed]) (SOLD OUT)
Jan. 24, 2026 | 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Presidents Day Free Admission to the Bush Museum ([link removed])
Feb. 16, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Situation Room Presentations ([link removed])
Fridays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT
Saturdays | 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. CT
Sundays | 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. CT
Mondays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT

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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.


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