George W. Bush An Historical Overview of His First Term by Dave Boyajian

David Boyajian discusses the legacy of George W. Bush's first four years in office, highlighting the major events and accomplishments of the administration while discussing how these have left a lasting impact on the White House. The George W Bush Administration certainly has been mired in controversies, successes, and defeats. This article will paint a four year portrait of our 43rd President.

In the Wilderness by Louis Boltik

Louis Boltik takes a close look at how George W. Bush has led the Republican Party away from its core base of small government and conservative principles. Towards the end of the 20th century, and with the advent of President George W. Bush, the Republican Party has gradually morphed into a new party, one that will transform America for years to come.

Neoconservatism: Demythologizing the Truth by Timothy Little

Tim Little discusses the history of the neoconservatism movement explaining how George W. Bush’s administration has left a lasting impact on how conservatism it implemented throughout modern democracies. The Neoconservatism of the early days, propagated by those such as Leo Strauss and company, has developed into a totally new philosophy, indeliably leaving its mark on this administration and on the policies of the United States.

Another Stain in the Clinton Oval Office by Sean Redding

Undoubtedly, if you want to find the cause of the problem, you must trace the problem itself. Author Sean Redding takes a look at the Darfur Genocide in the Sudan and examines how the Presidency of Bill Clinton certainly influenced policy-making towards humanitarian crises. Inspecting the history of this crisis can at least help determine when and where the United States should take a stand to alleviate this massacre.  

Contextualizing Bush’s “Imperial” Presidency by Nick Miller

Author Nick Miller explores how George W. Bush has gradually expanded the roles and powers of the Presidency in the wake of September 11 and the beginning of the war on terror. The Imperial Presidency, coined by Former Kennedy Aide Arthur Schlesinger, has unquestionably become a term to debate after the Bush administration's expansive use of the executive office. Whether for the good or the bad, we must understand before we can judge.

What Does Bush Want? The Irony of “Constructivist” Judges by William King

This article dives into the realm of judicial activism and how the Bush administration’s court appointments have shaped the judicial branch in new and unseen ways. With the vacancy of multiple spots on the Supreme Court, Bush's appointments are not only divisive but surely long-lasting.

Dick Cheney & The Future of the Vice Presidency by Christopher Wimbush

Author and GW Discourse President Christopher Wimbush examines the role the current and previous Vice Presidents have played in governing and proposes a new model for the office. The power of the vice presidency that Richard B Cheney has accumulated can be put to good use, if utilized properly.