Schar School of Policy and Government
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New Roll Call op-ed: Schar School's Steven Pearlstein writes that Democrats face a pivotal moment on immigration reform and may be squandering it https://rollcall.com/2026/02/03/house-democrats-losing-an-opportunity-on-immigration/
House Democrats losing an opportunity on immigration
While stoking outrage over the Trump administration's deportation efforts, Democrats could be missing an opportunity to lead on immigration reform.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM
New Roll Call op-ed: Schar School's Steven Pearlstein writes that Democrats face a pivotal moment on immigration reform and may be squandering it https://rollcall.com/2026/02/03/house-democrats-losing-an-opportunity-on-immigration/
Can Virginia’s grid keep up? On our latest podcast ep David Ramadan talks with Paul Bubbosh and Amb. Richard Kauzlarich about surging demand (data centers, AI, electrification) and the new Virginia Energy Report roadmap. Listen now: https://schar.gmu.edu/about/policy-and-governance-perspectives
February 11, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Can Virginia’s grid keep up? On our latest podcast ep David Ramadan talks with Paul Bubbosh and Amb. Richard Kauzlarich about surging demand (data centers, AI, electrification) and the new Virginia Energy Report roadmap. Listen now: https://schar.gmu.edu/about/policy-and-governance-perspectives
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Virtual information session about the MS in Biodefense degree at @scharschool.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social tomorrow at 12 PM ET
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Graduate Admissions Events
We invite you to join us to learn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Virtual information session about the MS in Biodefense degree at @scharschool.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social tomorrow at 12 PM ET
Register here:
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Low turnout in recent Fairfax County special elections raises important questions about civic engagement. The Schar School’s Jeremy Mayer sheds light on these trends & what they mean for local democracy. https://ow.ly/vWck50Y9i3R
Fairfax County sees low voter turnout in special elections
In recent elections, Fairfax County has experienced low voter turnout, with fewer than 20% of registered voters casting a ballot in the most recent special elections. Turnout for recent elections
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February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Low turnout in recent Fairfax County special elections raises important questions about civic engagement. The Schar School’s Jeremy Mayer sheds light on these trends & what they mean for local democracy. https://ow.ly/vWck50Y9i3R
How do you bring real-world national security decision-making to the screen? Larry Pfeiffer, director of the Hayden Center, shares how he helped add realism to Netflix’s A House of Dynamite in the Access to Excellence podcast: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2026-01/podcast-behind-scenes-house-dynamite
Podcast: Behind the scenes of "A House of Dynamite"
Director of George Mason University's Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security Larry Pfeiffer joins to talk about his role in the Netflix film “A House of Dynamite”
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February 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
How do you bring real-world national security decision-making to the screen? Larry Pfeiffer, director of the Hayden Center, shares how he helped add realism to Netflix’s A House of Dynamite in the Access to Excellence podcast: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2026-01/podcast-behind-scenes-house-dynamite
Virginia solar advocates are standing up against proposed metering changes that could undermine solar’s value. Research co-authored by the Schar School's Paul Bobbosh is cited. Read more: https://ow.ly/OCsy50Y9hzR
Virginia Solar Advocates Rally Against Proposed Metering Rule Change | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
HomeLatest News Latest NewsRegional/National Virginia Solar Advocates Rally Against Proposed Metering Rule Change By Chris Six January 26, 2026 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Around 45,000 Virginia households have a residential solar installation. (Adobe Stock) RICHMOND — Clean-energy advocates…
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February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Virginia solar advocates are standing up against proposed metering changes that could undermine solar’s value. Research co-authored by the Schar School's Paul Bobbosh is cited. Read more: https://ow.ly/OCsy50Y9hzR
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Proud to have been a member of the working group and endorsed the final report. Even prouder that one of my former Biodefefense @scharschool.bsky.social students, Sophia Hirshfield, helped write it.
February 4, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Proud to have been a member of the working group and endorsed the final report. Even prouder that one of my former Biodefefense @scharschool.bsky.social students, Sophia Hirshfield, helped write it.
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New report from the Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security Working Group on Biodefense, Protecting Americans from Biological Threats, provides a prioritized set of practical, near-term recommendations to strengthen biodefense and public health.
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Protecting Americans from Biological Threats
As the risks of biological threats rise, Congress and the administration can bolster biodefenses by modernizing biosurveillance, ensuring biosafety and biosecurity, rebuilding the U.S. biodefense ente...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
New report from the Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security Working Group on Biodefense, Protecting Americans from Biological Threats, provides a prioritized set of practical, near-term recommendations to strengthen biodefense and public health.
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www.csis.org/analysis/pro...
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How will the “right-to-work” repeal bill shape early momentum for Governor Spanberger? Read a recent op-ed by Mark J. Rozell in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (subscription maybe required) https://richmond.com/opinion/column/article_868c16a7-d204-475c-b32c-8a34889b1ec0.html
'Right-to-work' repeal bill is a big early test for Spanberger | Guest column
Abigail Spanberger hasn’t said whether she would accept forcing nonunion workers to pay a sum in place of dues to the bargaining unit in their workplace while preserving those workers’ right not to join an organization whose ideals they might not accept. But given the stakes and potentially worse alternatives, such a middle path might do the least political harm to the governor.
richmond.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
How will the “right-to-work” repeal bill shape early momentum for Governor Spanberger? Read a recent op-ed by Mark J. Rozell in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (subscription maybe required) https://richmond.com/opinion/column/article_868c16a7-d204-475c-b32c-8a34889b1ec0.html
The Schar School's Mahmut Cengiz contributes insights to annual 2026 Homeland Security Threat Forecast https://www.hstoday.us/featured/2026-homeland-security-threat-forecast-part-i-terrorism
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Schar School's Mahmut Cengiz contributes insights to annual 2026 Homeland Security Threat Forecast https://www.hstoday.us/featured/2026-homeland-security-threat-forecast-part-i-terrorism
AI writing tools aren't as neutral as they may seem. New research from the Schar School's Thema Monroe-White reveals hidden bias shaping who leads, who serves, and who disappears. In Earth.com https://www.earth.com/news/ai-writing-tools-have-hidden-bias-in-character-creation
February 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
AI writing tools aren't as neutral as they may seem. New research from the Schar School's Thema Monroe-White reveals hidden bias shaping who leads, who serves, and who disappears. In Earth.com https://www.earth.com/news/ai-writing-tools-have-hidden-bias-in-character-creation
Schar School students spent a week on the ground in Belgium examining the future of NATO and U.S.–EU relations at a time of growing uncertainty for the transatlantic alliance https://schar.gmu.edu/news/2026-01/timely-study-abroad-students-explore-future-nato-and-us-eu-relations-brussels
Timely Study Abroad: Students Explore the Future of NATO and U.S.–EU Relations in Brussels
With NATO and U.S. relations in the headlines—and, apparently, on the rocks—this Schar School study-abroad trip to Europe’s international security landmarks was well timed.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Schar School students spent a week on the ground in Belgium examining the future of NATO and U.S.–EU relations at a time of growing uncertainty for the transatlantic alliance https://schar.gmu.edu/news/2026-01/timely-study-abroad-students-explore-future-nato-and-us-eu-relations-brussels
J.P. Singh writes in Project Syndicate that “MAGA is destroying the culture that built the West.” https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/maga-trump-destroying-culture-that-built-the-west-by-j-p-singh-2026-01
MAGA Is Destroying the Culture that Built the West
J.P. Singh sees in Donald Trump the antithesis of the values that made America so prosperous and powerful.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM
J.P. Singh writes in Project Syndicate that “MAGA is destroying the culture that built the West.” https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/maga-trump-destroying-culture-that-built-the-west-by-j-p-singh-2026-01
PhD student Loveline Phillips connects health and justice in research on probation and reentry. She has first-authored articles and has a book chapter on the way. Read her story: https://schar.gmu.edu/news/2026-01/bridging-health-and-justice-how-schar-phd-student-loveline-phillips-shaping-policy
Bridging Health and Justice: How Schar PhD Student Loveline Phillips Is Shaping Policy Research
Loveline Phillips never contemplated the academic path she found at the Schar School. But now that she’s discovered how her research skills can help others, there’s no stopping her.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
PhD student Loveline Phillips connects health and justice in research on probation and reentry. She has first-authored articles and has a book chapter on the way. Read her story: https://schar.gmu.edu/news/2026-01/bridging-health-and-justice-how-schar-phd-student-loveline-phillips-shaping-policy
Schar School alumni, don’t miss your chance to join us Feb. 3! Kick off Homecoming at our Alumni Appreciation Breakfast at Mason Square (Arlington), with remarks from Dean Mark J. Rozell: https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&pgid=9468&gid=2&cid=23639&ecid=23639&post_id=0
January 28, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Schar School alumni, don’t miss your chance to join us Feb. 3! Kick off Homecoming at our Alumni Appreciation Breakfast at Mason Square (Arlington), with remarks from Dean Mark J. Rozell: https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&pgid=9468&gid=2&cid=23639&ecid=23639&post_id=0
Schar School International Security and Law senior Josef Wolpert examines Russian cyberwarfare doctrine—and what an effective U.S. counterstrategy requires.
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/01/20/russian-cyberwarfare-doctrine-and-americas-counterstrategy/
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/01/20/russian-cyberwarfare-doctrine-and-americas-counterstrategy/
Russian Cyberwarfare Doctrine and America’s Counterstrategy
Since the mid 1990s, the Russian Federation has used various forms of cyberwarfare against the U.S. as part of its “information confrontation strategy.”
moderndiplomacy.eu
January 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Schar School International Security and Law senior Josef Wolpert examines Russian cyberwarfare doctrine—and what an effective U.S. counterstrategy requires.
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/01/20/russian-cyberwarfare-doctrine-and-americas-counterstrategy/
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/01/20/russian-cyberwarfare-doctrine-and-americas-counterstrategy/
Virginia’s “right to work” law likely stays put this year, say labor and business leaders—contextualized by Schar School economist Terry L. Clower
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/15/right-to-work-law-unlikely-to-change-much-in-va-this-year-union-and-business-leaders-agree/
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/15/right-to-work-law-unlikely-to-change-much-in-va-this-year-union-and-business-leaders-agree/
‘Right to work’ unlikely to change much in Va. this year, union and business leaders agree | ARLnow.com
Representatives of both the business community and organized labor voiced skepticism at a recent forum that an end to Virginia's right-to-work law is on the horizon for 2026. "Right to work is not a big thing to us right now," said Don Slaiman, political coordinator for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 26.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Virginia’s “right to work” law likely stays put this year, say labor and business leaders—contextualized by Schar School economist Terry L. Clower
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/15/right-to-work-law-unlikely-to-change-much-in-va-this-year-union-and-business-leaders-agree/
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/15/right-to-work-law-unlikely-to-change-much-in-va-this-year-union-and-business-leaders-agree/
What happens when people are deported back to a country transformed by cartel violence? The Schar School’s Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera provides critical context. https://www.memesita.com/deported-to-a-changed-mexico-cartels-violence-a-difficult-return/
Deported to a Changed Mexico: Cartels, Violence & a Difficult Return - memesita.com - Memesita
Deported and Displaced: Mexico’s Internal Migration Crisis Worsens as Cartel Control Expands MEXICO CITY – The return of Mexican nationals deported from the United States isn’t a homecoming; increa…
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January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
What happens when people are deported back to a country transformed by cartel violence? The Schar School’s Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera provides critical context. https://www.memesita.com/deported-to-a-changed-mexico-cartels-violence-a-difficult-return/
Applications are open for NEW Leadership® Virginia—a FREE, nonpartisan summer program for VA undergrads interested in public service & policy. June 10–12 in Arlington. Apply by April by 1. Learn more: https://genderandpolicy.gmu.edu/new-leadership
January 26, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Applications are open for NEW Leadership® Virginia—a FREE, nonpartisan summer program for VA undergrads interested in public service & policy. June 10–12 in Arlington. Apply by April by 1. Learn more: https://genderandpolicy.gmu.edu/new-leadership
As debates over NATO intensify, the Schar School’s Mark N. Katz weighs in on what declining approval of U.S. leadership could mean for the alliance.
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/should-us-stick-with-nato-as-approval-of-american-leadership-falls
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/should-us-stick-with-nato-as-approval-of-american-leadership-falls
Should US stick with NATO as approval of American leadership falls?
Approval of American leadership has fallen to 21% across NATO countries, according to Gallup.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
As debates over NATO intensify, the Schar School’s Mark N. Katz weighs in on what declining approval of U.S. leadership could mean for the alliance.
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/should-us-stick-with-nato-as-approval-of-american-leadership-falls
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/should-us-stick-with-nato-as-approval-of-american-leadership-falls
Schar School alum Daniel Gerstein joins the Truly Significant podcast to discuss his book, War Without Humanity, and the future of conflict and biodefense.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trulysignificant-com-honors-soldier-statesman-and-noted-author-dr-dan-gerstein-war-without-humanity--69373868
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trulysignificant-com-honors-soldier-statesman-and-noted-author-dr-dan-gerstein-war-without-humanity--69373868
TrulySignificant.com honors Soldier, Statesman, and noted author Dr. Dan Gerstein, War Without Humanity
TrulySignificant.com and TheRightOne.net presents author, Statesman, and Soldier Dr. Dan Gerstein.
Having reported directly to General Wesley Clark, teachi
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January 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Schar School alum Daniel Gerstein joins the Truly Significant podcast to discuss his book, War Without Humanity, and the future of conflict and biodefense.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trulysignificant-com-honors-soldier-statesman-and-noted-author-dr-dan-gerstein-war-without-humanity--69373868
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trulysignificant-com-honors-soldier-statesman-and-noted-author-dr-dan-gerstein-war-without-humanity--69373868
Great conversation + a great breakfast. All Schar School grads are invited to our Alumni Appreciation Breakfast during homecoming w/ remarks from Mark J. Rozell
Register: https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&pgid=9468&gid=2&cid=23639&ecid=23639&post_id=0
Register: https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&pgid=9468&gid=2&cid=23639&ecid=23639&post_id=0
January 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Great conversation + a great breakfast. All Schar School grads are invited to our Alumni Appreciation Breakfast during homecoming w/ remarks from Mark J. Rozell
Register: https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&pgid=9468&gid=2&cid=23639&ecid=23639&post_id=0
Register: https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&pgid=9468&gid=2&cid=23639&ecid=23639&post_id=0
Four former Virginia governors—George Allen, Tim Kaine, Bob McDonnell, and Ralph Northam—joined us in Richmond for a bipartisan conversation on Virginia’s future. Read highlights: https://schar.gmu.edu/news/2026-01/four-former-virginia-governors-weigh-virginias-next-four-years
January 23, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Four former Virginia governors—George Allen, Tim Kaine, Bob McDonnell, and Ralph Northam—joined us in Richmond for a bipartisan conversation on Virginia’s future. Read highlights: https://schar.gmu.edu/news/2026-01/four-former-virginia-governors-weigh-virginias-next-four-years
New analysis from the Stephen S. Fuller Institute highlights a major shift: the number of federal employees in the DC region has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years
https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/01/09/number-of-federal-employees-in-dc-region-hits-lowest-point-in-25-years/
https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/01/09/number-of-federal-employees-in-dc-region-hits-lowest-point-in-25-years/
Number of Federal Employees in DC Region Hits Lowest Point in 25 Years
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is shows just how much the federal workforce has been impacted in the past year.
northernvirginiamag.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:50 PM
New analysis from the Stephen S. Fuller Institute highlights a major shift: the number of federal employees in the DC region has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years
https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/01/09/number-of-federal-employees-in-dc-region-hits-lowest-point-in-25-years/
https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/01/09/number-of-federal-employees-in-dc-region-hits-lowest-point-in-25-years/
Faculty expert Gregory Koblentz weighs in on France’s support for the OPCW and calls for a full declaration of Syria’s chemical weapons
https://www.memesita.com/syria-chemical-weapons-france-supports-opcw-full-declaration/
https://www.memesita.com/syria-chemical-weapons-france-supports-opcw-full-declaration/
Syria Chemical Weapons: France Supports OPCW & Full Declaration - memesita.com - Memesita
Syria’s Chemical Weapons: A Decade of Declarations, Doubts, and a Looming Question of Trust The Hague – Thirteen months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime sparked cautious optimism, the spe…
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January 23, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Faculty expert Gregory Koblentz weighs in on France’s support for the OPCW and calls for a full declaration of Syria’s chemical weapons
https://www.memesita.com/syria-chemical-weapons-france-supports-opcw-full-declaration/
https://www.memesita.com/syria-chemical-weapons-france-supports-opcw-full-declaration/