Publications

Sep 22, 2026

McKenzie: Where do rural Texans go for news?

Video · Sep 17, 2026

Pushing New Strategies for Local Journalism

Video · Sep 10, 2026

A Legacy of Service: America at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11: General Dan Caine and J.D. Crouch

Video · Sep 10, 2026

A Legacy of Service: America at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11: President George W. Bush and Dr. Condoleezza Rice

Video · Sep 10, 2026

A Legacy of Service: America at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11: Introductory Remarks by Shilo Brooks

Video · Sep 10, 2026

A Legacy of Service: America at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11: Remarks by Jared Lyon

Video · Sep 10, 2026

A Legacy of Service: America at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11: Melissa Stockwell

Resource · Aug 27, 2026

Quarter Two 2026 Bush Institute Briefing

The Bush Institute is focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies.

Q & A · Aug 26, 2026

Five Questions with J.D. Crouch

Ambassador J.D. Crouch offers reflections shaped by service at the Pentagon, the National Security Council, and as U.S. Ambassador to Romania before serving as CEO of the USO for 11 years.

Article · Aug 26, 2026

Monthly Education update: August 26, 2026

The George W. Bush Institute’s education newsletter explores how evidence-based literacy policy, meaningful assessments, and accountability work together to improve student outcomes.

Video · Aug 25, 2026

Back to School: Getting to know your teacher

Commentary · Aug 25, 2026

What Ukraine’s Independence Day reminds us this year

Thirty-five years ago this week, Ukrainians chose independence. In 2026, through unprovoked terror and the targeting of civilians, Russia is trying to reverse that choice by force.

Explainer · Aug 21, 2026

Two Minute Take: 2026 Texas School and District Report Cards

A look at how school and district ratings, what they tell us, when scores can lead to a state takeover, and you can learn more.

Video · Aug 20, 2026

Shilo Brooks addresses a full McFarlin Auditorium of first-year SMU students

Article · Aug 20, 2026

Monthly immigration update: August 2026

The Bush Institute's monthly immigration newsletter provides updates and insights on this important topic.

Aug 20, 2026

Global health update: August 20, 2026

Article · Aug 20, 2026

What does it mean for Haiti and South Sudan if their citizens are forced to return?

Citizens of Haiti and South Sudan were each independently designated for temporary protected status for combinations of factors, including active armed conflict, violent political breakdown and dire humanitarian conditions, such as water and food shortages -- none of which have eased.

Commentary · Aug 14, 2026

Revoking Temporary Protected Status Comes with a Cost

Compassionate policies like TPS are not one-sided. Americans are rewarded with more prosperous communities and more safety and security abroad.

Policy Recommendations · Aug 13, 2026

CRINK countries increasingly cooperate around the world. U.S. policy must reflect this new dynamic

CRINK may not be an alliance, but American strategy should be based in the fact that our adversaries understand, and exploit, the knowledge that when they help each other, it’s harder for America to confront them independently.

Video · Aug 12, 2026

Struggle for Freedom spotlight: Nazeela Elmi

Policy Recommendations · Jul 31, 2026

Americans should redouble support for the religious freedoms our nation was built on

The United States has long been a leader in advocating for freedom of religion or belief around the world – even before becoming a nation in the 1660s.

Article · Jul 30, 2026

More than a match: Africa showcases its best at World Cup

Africa’s role in the 2026 World Cup has been significant and, in many ways, serves as a metaphor to its rapidly expanding and influential role on global prosperity and security at large.

Article · Jul 29, 2026

Global health update: July 29, 2026

Bush Institute insights, America First global health strategy updates, figure of the week, ally updates, and latest news

Article · Jul 28, 2026

Tom Luce: Citizen, Public Servant

Determined and visionary, the Texan showed that institutions don’t just exist on their own. They require an individual or individuals to create, shape, and guide them.