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A Model for Associational Party Building

A Model for Associational Party Building

�鶹��ý Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

�鶹��ý Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

Virginia’s New Paid Leave Law Closes the Loop Between Implementation and Policy

Virginia’s New Paid Leave Law Closes the Loop Between Implementation and Policy
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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning

Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning

The Moth Mainstage at The National Building Museum

The Moth Mainstage at The National Building Museum

The Man Who Stole the Gods

The Man Who Stole the Gods

From Classrooms to Care Floor: Building Healthcare Apprenticeship Pathways for Youth

From Classrooms to Care Floor: Building Healthcare Apprenticeship Pathways for Youth
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Sean McFate

Bernard L. Schwartz Fellow Fellow, 2010

Sean McFate was a 2010 Bernard L. Schwartz Fellow with the �鶹��ý Fellows Program.

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The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order

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The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order

Jan 2, 2015

Wider Lessons for Peacebuilding: Security Sector Reform in Liberia

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Wider Lessons for Peacebuilding: Security Sector Reform in Liberia

Jun 1, 2010

Sean McFate, John Blaney

The Link Between DDR and SSR in Conflict-Affected Countries

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The Link Between DDR and SSR in Conflict-Affected Countries

May 25, 2010