Government and International Politics

Is it possible to rewrite the Constitution for a younger generation of Americans? Three Schar School students attended a multifaceted program called Declaration Next at the University of Virginia and did just that.

Students from all majors who are interested in learning about data collection and analysis are invited to take part in DataStorm’s Datathon 2025 on November 8. The goal is no less than using data to effect social change. See how you can help.

Schar School sophomore Max Castner is president of the university’s newest student organization, the Podcast Club at George Mason University. See how the club can launch your podcast.

Taiwan’s national security is at a precarious inflection point. A Schar School online platform looks to raise awareness of the threats to the island nation. See what the Taiwan Security Monitor is and meet the students behind it.

Meet the first-year student from Turkey whose goal is to become a policy analyst. Nazo Karhan: ‘I want to be someone people can rely on for real advice and insights, showing that women can lead and influence policy.'

Schar School graduate student Zayd Hamid helped organize a hands-on workshop on how to craft a piece of legislation, supervised by Virginia State Senator and Schar School graduate Saddam Salim.

Why would anyone run for public office in today’s turbulent political climate? We asked these two Schar School graduates why they are charging into the fray with ambitious campaigns to win local offices. Their answers might surprise you.

Corruption prosecutor Jack Smith provided testimony that the rule of law is in trouble in the United States. But it’s not hopeless. See what he said could save the rule of law—and perhaps democracy itself.

A bestselling new book examining the CIA in the 21st century was center stage this week at Mason Square. See what author Tim Weiner told NPR’s Greg Myre about his research into the clandestine world of espionage.

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence took to the Fuse stage at Mason Square in a sold-out Pizza & Perspectives event. See what he told the students in attendance.