Research

TraCCC becomes CONTRA: The first center to examine transnational crime and corruption adds criminal networks to its mandate and changes its name.

Researchers led by a team from the Schar School analyzed decades’ worth of data to draw a map of the world’s biggest buyers and sellers of illicit kidneys. See what nations perpetrate this international crime.

Research from the Steven S. Fuller Institute—based on figures from the federal government—indicates the Washington, D.C., region lost nearly 53,000 federal jobs lost last year. The effects could be long lasting.

New research led by Schar School Associate Professor Jennifer Victor challenges the common belief that low youth voter turnout stems from apathy. Working alongside undergraduate researchers over several election cycles, Victor found that young voters face logistical barriers—from multiple or temporary addresses to confusion about state-by-state rules—that make participation difficult, not undesirable.

Are new ways of fighting wars the best ways? What if technological breakthroughs made militaries worse? That’s the line of study of one of the Schar School’s newest assistant professors, Kendrick Kuo.

Taiwan’s national security is at a precarious inflection point. A Schar School online platform looks to raise awareness of the threats to the island nation. See what the Taiwan Security Monitor is and meet the students behind it.

Three new publications showcase the Schar School’s breadth of expertise.

A new analysis from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University positions charitable nonprofits not only as mission-driven service providers but also as a formidable force in the American labor market.

A new study coauthored by PhD candidate Julianna J. Thomson analyzes religious rhetoric in a setting where it can be wildly effective—on the floor of Congress. See what the research shows about “Sacred Speech.”

A new study led by Schar School faculty uncovers a troubling trend: some lawmakers face disproportionate challenges in effectively representing their constituents. What can be done to address these barriers?