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A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center

January 20, 2023

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Why it’s vital to U.S. national security interests to support Ukraine

In a new batch of policy briefs <[link removed]> released by the Bush Institute this week, Executive Director David J. Kramer <[link removed]> outlines why we should increase military and financial assistance to Ukraine, tighten sanctions on Russia, and seize Russian assets overseas.

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Albert Torres <[link removed]>, Associate of Freedom and Democracy at the Bush Institute, in an op-ed for The Hill explains why seizing Russia's foreign hard currency reserves could put a dent in the more than $ 600 billion estimate needed to rebuild Ukraine.

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Presidential Leadership Scholars announces newest class of changemakers

Eighth annual class is composed of 60 accomplished leaders including servicemembers, educators, physicians, public servants, and corporate professionals

Meet the Scholars and learn about the program <[link removed]> [image: arrow]

The insurrection in Brasilia: A crisis foretold

Article by Jessica Ludwig <[link removed]>, Director of Freedom and Democracy at the Bush Institute

Read her analysis about the attacks on the seats of Brazilian democracy <[link removed]> [image: arrow]





‘Success requires that we continue to hold high standards for what children can learn and do’

Article by Anne Wicks <[link removed]>, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute, in The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas From the Bush Institute

It's important for adults to be honest about student progress. Learn why <[link removed]> [image: arrow]

An opportunity for the Northern Central American economy to reduce migration

Article by Jenny Villatoro <[link removed]>, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Program Manager

Read the key takeaways from the Bush Institute’s recent event in Guatemala <[link removed]> [image: arrow]



In Case You Missed It

Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

Education accountability and the importance of student testing <[link removed]>
Two-Minute Take featuring Anne Wicks <[link removed]>, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute

Register for ‘Insiders on How the Intelligence Community Protects Our Democracy’ <[link removed]> | Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. CT
At the next Engage at the Bush Center event presented by Nexpoint, hear from those who have served on the front lines of U.S. intelligence and national security

Ensuring economic opportunity for veterans <[link removed]>
Two-Minute Take featuring Colonel Matthew Amidon <[link removed]>, Director of Veterans and Military Families at the Bush Institute

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