
international affairs
The long-reigning dictator was overthrown this month, ushering in a new era for a Middle Eastern nation torn apart by civil war. A Texas A&M expert explains how it happened and how the U.S. has responded.
Middle East Expert On What Could Happen Following Iran’s Missile Strike
Oct 2, 2024 • 2 min. readDr. Gregory Gause at Bush School D.C. says how Israel chooses to respond will determine if and how the conflict escalates.
Former President Of France Speaks At Texas A&M, Honors Bush School Professor
Apr 18, 2024 • 4 min. readFrançois Hollande delivered a talk on global security and terrorism before presenting Dr. Richard Golsan with one of France’s highest academic honors.
Israel-Hamas War: Veteran Diplomat Discusses How We Got Here
Apr 8, 2024 • 4 min. readIn a recent visit to Texas A&M, former Bush School dean and six-time ambassador Ryan Crocker discussed the conflict in Gaza and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
Are We Heading For World War III? Texas A&M Experts Say It’s Unlikely
Feb 22, 2024 • 5 min. readWhile recent wars have sparked speculation about an ensuing global conflict, military scholars say comparisons to past world wars are largely overblown.
First U.S. Ambassador To Visit Taiwan In Four Decades Reflects On Tensions With China
May 6, 2023 • 7 min. readTexas A&M Professor John T. Hennessey-Niland, former ambassador to Palau, visited Taiwan in 2021, a first since diplomatic ties were ended.
No End In Sight: Leading Russia Expert Analyzes Ukraine War At Bush School Talk
Mar 29, 2023 • 5 min. read“It’s hard to imagine either side wanting to sit down and negotiate,” says renowned scholar Angela Stent, noting that neither country has gained much ground in recent months.
A Texas A&M professor of international affairs assesses the war one year after the start of the Russian invasion.
Women’s Movements And Youth Form Strong Alliance In Fight For Iranian Civil Rights
Oct 13, 2022 • 8 min. readProfessor says misperceptions of Iranians empower the country's oppressive regime, but "TikTok generation" and women activists may be key.
What Does Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Mean For The Wider War?
Sep 20, 2022 • 6 min. readTwo Texas A&M experts explain how Ukrainian forces pulled off their recent string of victories against the Russian military and discuss what this could mean for the overall course of the conflict.