Schar School

@ScharSchool

A Dynamic Education for an Evolving World. The official account of George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government.

Arlington, VA schar.gmu.edu Joined February 2011

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Schar School @ScharSchool 5d

Public policy touches all our lives, and elections give us a say in shaping it.

This Election Day, make your voice heard. And to everyone casting a ballot, working at the polls, or volunteering in their community: thank you for helping democracy work.

Schar School @ScharSchool Oct 30

History textbooks help shape a nation’s memory. Schar School Associate Professor Ahsan I. Butt’s new book, The Lies That Bind Us, examines how political power shapes those lessons, drawing on textbooks from five countries.

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Schar School @ScharSchool Oct 29

“I am living the dream.”

Schar School biodefense student Alex Kyabarongo brought his veterinary expertise and policy training to NTI, helping assess Africa’s health security. We’re excited to see what he does next!

schar.gmu.edu/news/2026-10/u…

Schar School @ScharSchool Oct 22

Shipping routes. Nuclear power. Space infrastructure. The Schar School’s Mason Energy Forum brought scholars, government officials, and industry leaders together to explore connections across energy, trade, and national security.

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Schar School @ScharSchool Oct 21

Trust. Independent judgment. Imagination. And leaders willing to listen. @washingtonpost columnist @IgnatiusPost joined former CIA officer David Priess at the Schar School’s Hayden Center to discuss deterrence and the future of intelligence: ow.ly/nHkq50ZZK2w