Democracy Initiative

Dr. Andrew Payne (University of London) will present and discuss his newly-published book “War on the Ballot: How the Election Cycle Shapes Presidential Decision-Making in War”. The talk will take place in Chancellors 322 on Tuesday, March 5 at  5pm. 

“The future of this Republic is in the hands of the American voter.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower

Free elections are among the strongest pillars of democracy. In the midst of primary season, join us for a panel conversation on the state of American elections.

Investigative journalist, author and activist Elena Kostyuchenko will deliver a talk at William & Mary on March 21st at 5pm. The title of her talk is "The New Social Journalism in Russia & Ukraine," and it is part of the Tepper Lecture Series.

Join us on Thursday, March 21 to kick off the 4th Annual National Security Conference with a book talk and signing from Shane Harris & Stephanie Pell!