Yesterday, Georgetown Institute of Politics & Public Service and Dan Lamothe welcomed General CQ Brown, Jr. to campus for a discussion with students interested in national security. The Chairman shared his priorities and emphasized the importance of empowering modernization and innovation across the Joint Force.

I enjoyed meeting with Georgetown Institute of Politics & Public Service students to discuss today’s pressing issues and share my views on the crucial role of trust and leadership in addressing challenges. The passion and commitment of these emerging leaders to drive positive change and innovation is inspiring.

“We need you, whether you serve in uniform or you serve in some other part of government, that’s what makes our democracy so strong.” – General CQ Brown, Jr..

Check out the recap of our conversation with General Brown, Chairman of The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 & Dan Lamothe!
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Here's video of today's Georgetown Institute of Politics & Public Service event with Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Students questions are underway!

Hoyas are asking questions on the defense industrial complex, advice for future careers in defense, climate change and national security, and more.

We’re excited to welcome General CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman of The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 to the Hilltop!

Hoyas are looking forward to this rare opportunity to hear from one of the president’s closest advisors.

Thank you, thank you to Gen. Brown and The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 for making the trip to the Hilltop today and taking questions from both me and students about national security issues.

Georgetown Institute of Politics & Public Service students continue to impress with their enthusiasm and concern about the world.

'Trust is the foundation of our profession. And part of that, my focus is not only maintaining the trust we have but to continue to build upon it.' — General Brown.

Thank you General CQ Brown, Jr. and Dan Lamothe for an insightful conversation on global conflict and defense today.

Congratulations to Fall ‘21 GU Politics Fellow amna and Spring ‘24 Fellow Laura Barrón-López on their Peabody nomination.

Your commitment to pivotal reporting is truly commendable and we’re so proud to have you both as members of the GU Politics community.

Staff writer McKay Coppins guest hosts KCRW’s Left, Right & Center this week, with guests Mo Elleithee 🇺🇸 and Sarah Isgur. Listen here:
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Had a great time guest-hosting Left, Right & Center this week (filling in for the inimitable David Greene). Listen to me, Sarah Isgur, and Mo Elleithee 🇺🇸 debate foreign aid, RFK Jr., and the 2024 swing states. npr.org/podcasts/38144…

Gaza is the ~13th~ most important issue to Gen Z voters, according to the new Harvard Youth Poll.

#1 - still the economy

We’re looking forward to welcoming General CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman of The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 for a conversation on the relationship between the military and civilian spheres and more.

Dan Lamothe, current GU Politics Fellow will be moderating – don’t forget to RSVP! ➡️ bit.ly/ChairmanJCSRSVP

Last week, Georgetown Institute of Politics & Public Service hosted former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Florida) and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for conversations on democracy and politics. bit.ly/3U2dM6b

So sad to hear this. I had the honor of working for Senator Graham in 2003 on his short-lived presidential campaign. A true public servant.

Rest in peace, Senator. apnews.com/article/80c4f1…

“I thought that was terrible,” Boris Johnson said on the events of January 6th. “He should have respected the will of the people … the voters had gone against him. And that is very important in a democracy” - Boris Johnson #PMJohnsonAtGU

Thanks to Georgetown Institute of Politics & Public Service for an interesting discussion - great to meet so many Hoyas today!

We packed Gaston Hall today for an insightful conversation on global politics, Brexit, and the importance of democracy in this moment.

Thank you @GeorgetownSFS for partnering with us and thank you to Boris Johnson for engaging with students this afternoon. #PMJohnsonAtGU

Hoyas are always curious, and today they’re asking Boris Johnson about parliamentary systems, the display of global cultural artifacts in UK museums, and the necessity of honesty and integrity in Western leaders. #PMJohnsonAtGU

“They do it mainly because of the bravery & the heroism of the Ukrainian armed forces, but they've also done it because of Western support… Because without the sheer weight of America’s support, things would be very different”- Boris Johnson on the successes of Ukraine.