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James Ceaser is the Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, director of the Program for Constitutionalism and Democracy, and was a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is the author of several books on American politics and American political thought, including...
The Demagogues Move In
The Democrats and the Republicans: two of the oldest, most storied political parties in all of history. Hoover fellow James Ceaser on how they got put up for rent.
The I Factor
Presidents and the first-person pronoun: a historical survey.
Where the Left Is Going
The long, strange trip of progressivism.
What Obama Isn't Saying
The apolitical politics of progressivism. . . .
A New Era In Conservative Politics: The Tea Party's Lasting Influence
Less a new, independent movement than a reinvigoration of conservatism, the Tea Party has transformed American politics. It has reestablished the centrality of the U.S. Constitution in public discourse, made the federal debt a national-level question, and resurrected the necessity of holding elected officials accountable to their constituencies.
A Lack Of Ideas Has Consequences
Something has gone missing from American politics. Since the beginning of the new administration in January, public debate focused on general ideas has largely disappeared.
Irrationalism In Politics
It has been over a half-century since the heralded British political theorist Michael Oakeshott published his most acclaimed work, Rationalism in Politics.
Hear a pre-debate lecture on Tuesday
A media expert and author of several books on presidential politics will give the St. Ambrose University’s Sixth Annual Folwell Lecture in Political Science and Pre-Law Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of the Rogalski Center on the SAU campus...
The 2010 Verdict
The Roots of Obama Worship
Barack Obama has now been center stage for two years—one as a presidential candidate (and president elect) and one as president. . . .
A War President and His Party
Will Democrats be able to keep from criticizing Obama on Afghanistan? . . .
Who's Number One?
I’m OK—You’re a Selfish, Partisan Hypocrite
A Hoover/ Economist survey of political attitudes finds voters in no mood for postpartisan lovey-dovey. By James W. Ceaser.
Intelligence and Security with James Woolsey
James Woolsey discusses the failure of the intelligence community in the run-up to the Iraq war and considers Barak Obama’s selection of Leon Panetta to head the CIA in light of the historical relationship between the president and the CIA director. He outlines the challenges the intelligent community faces in what he calls America’s war against “theocratic totalitarianism.” Finally, he asserts that it is imperative for us to destroy oil as a strategic commodity – not only for our security but also for the good of the planet. (36:56 ) Video transcript
James Mattis On Why He Left The Trump Administration But Won’t Criticize It
Hoover Institution fellow James Mattis talks about his philosophy of leadership and why he’s reluctant to weigh in on current policy from outside the administration.
In Chicago, Former Defense Secretary James Mattis Recounts 9/11, Warns Of Internal Divisions As Threat To Nation
Appearing in Chicago on the 18th anniversary of 9/11, former Defense Secretary James Mattis recalled how he first heard about the terrorist attacks on his car radio while a brigadier general in the Marines, newly arrived at Camp Pendleton from a senior post in the Pentagon.
James Mattis Derides 'Cowardice' From Anonymous Official Who Penned New York Times' Anti-Trump Op-Ed
Hoover Institution fellow James Mattis discusses how the military responds to disaster as well as his new book Call Sign Chaos: Learning To Lead.
Leadership Lessons With General James Mattis
Hoover Institution fellow James Mattis discusses his childhood, early adulthood, and life as a military leader. Mattis explains some of the leadership lessons he has learned and expresses some of those ideas in his new book, Call Sign Chaos.
General James Mattis Joins The Washington Post Live’s Securing Tomorrow For A Conversation With David Ignatius
On Friday, December 13 The Washington Post Live will welcome General James Mattis (Ret.) for Securing Tomorrow with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius closely following the recent Washington Post report detailing never-before-seen confidential documents about the war in Afghanistan.
James Mattis Gives The Country A Warning
Making the click-through worthwhile: A warning from former secretary of defense James Mattis about what really threatens our country; House Democrats conclude that what the country really needs right now is high-profile hearings about the payments to Stormy Daniels; and Bill de Blasio loses interest in his day job.