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When national economies become tools of conflict, what’s the path forward? PhD student Vo Hoang Trinh Nguyen earned international recognition for her bold proposal. Read about her winning essay and her travels to Switzerland to deliver it.

In a major interview with the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Schar School director of biodefense graduate programs Gregory Koblentz warns that new policy changes in “gain-of-function” research is confusing and hazardous. Read the interview.

Each year the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University presents awards to the top students in each undergraduate and graduate program.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for May 12 to 16, 2025.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for May 5 to 9, 2025.

Schar School Distinguished Service Professor Jean Paelinck passes away at 94. His contributions to the discipline of regional science were groundbreaking.

Kenneth Reinert’s book addressing the ideology of economic nationalism, now in paperback, is as relevant as ever.

A major counterterrorism conference tackles trends, tactics, and targets amid a rapidly changing international landscape. Read more about the Counterterrorism 2025 summit on June 3.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for April 28 to May 7, 2025.

Public-private partnerships are facing challenges from artificial intelligence, a shifting federal landscape, and other issues that require informed leadership. Next week’s NextGen P3s conference provides that. Read details.

The university recognizes Associate Professor Jennifer N. Victor with not one but two 2025 awards, reflecting her efforts in mentorship and student civic engagement.

In his new book, Schar School assistant professor Philip Martin examines how newly elected leaders ensure loyalty of the military after transitioning from civil war to civil governance.