From left: Peter Loge, Madeline Twomey, Nicholas Anastácio, Liz Ring and Sonia Howell. (Lily Speredelozzi/GW Today)

SMPA Discussion Provides Insights on How Social Media Influencers Redefine Political Marketing

May 4, 2026

The discussion touched on topics including ensuring authenticity in political messaging on social media platforms and challenges in partnering with influencers

Babak Bahador

SMPA Welcomes Babak Bahador as Director of the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC)

May 4, 2026

SMPA Welcomes Babak Bahador as Director of the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC)

Campaigns & Elections Event

Experts Discuss How Campaigns Are Engaging Voters ahead of November Election

May 4, 2026

The SMPA event explored how modern campaigns are going beyond traditional advertising to motivate voters to cast their ballots.

Campaigns & Elections Panel

SMPA Hosts Discussion on How Digital Ads Are Transforming Political Campaigns

May 4, 2026

The talk examined the influence of digital media on presidential election campaigns.

Panelists

SMPA Hosts Panel Analyzing 2024 Election Results

May 4, 2026

The experts discussed how surprising shifts among key demographic groups influenced the outcome of the presidential election.

View from the Loge

View from the Loge: January 28

May 4, 2026

View from the Loge: January 28

Frank Sesno (left) and David Sanger discussed changes in the United States’ role in global politics under the Trump administration.

David Sanger Discusses Trump’s Impact on U.S. Foreign Policy

May 4, 2026

Sanger’s book highlights the global struggle for supremacy between the U.S., Russia and China and the critical choices facing the world in this volatile era.

View from the Loge

View from the Loge: May 6

May 4, 2026

View from the Loge: May 6

Sarah Morrisette

Meet Sarah Morrisette: Director of Special Projects and Administration

May 4, 2026

Meet Sarah Morrisette Director of Special Projects and Administration