Publications The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) regularly publishes books, reports, and newsletters concerning the Presidency that are of interest to policymakers, scholars and the general public. Many of these items are available for download free from our website. They can also be ordered by calling CSPC at 202-872-9800. Price list
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Presidential Transition Studies: 2008-2009
Presidential Transition Studies: 2000-2001
Character-Based Leadership and Civility
Presidential Studies
Presidential Studies Quarterly. (Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing).
David M. Abshire. A Call to Greatness: Challenging Our Next President. (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2008).
David M. Abshire. Saving the Reagan Presidency: Trust is the Coin of the Realm. (Houston, TX: Texas A&M Press, 2005).
Leonard H. Marks. The President Is Calling: Memoirs and Anecdotes of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. With an introduction by Hugh Sidney. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2004).
David M. Abshire, ed. Triumphs and Tragedies of the Modern Presidency: Seventy-Six Case Studies in Presidential Leadership. (Westport, CT and London: Praeger, 2001).
Thomas M. Kirlin, ed. Dialogues on Presidential Leadership: The President, Congress and the Media. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2000).
David M. Abshire. Constructing the Presidency for the 21st Century: Learning from Past Triumphs and Tragedies. With an Introduction by Michael Beschloss. (Washington, DC: CSP, 1999).
Presidential Transition Studies: 2008-2009
New Horizons for a Healthy America: Recommendations to the New Administration. (Washington, DC: CSPC, 2009).
Saving America's Future: A Challenge to the American People. (Washington, DC: CSPC, 2009).
Presidential Leadership to Ensure Science and Technology in the Service of National Needs: A Report to the 2008 Candidates. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2008).
Presidential Transition Studies: 2000-2001
Forward Strategic Empowerment: Synergies Between CINCs, the State Department, and Other Agencies. Report of a panel co-chaired by General Edward C. Meyer, USA (Ret.) and Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2001).
A Call for Transformational Leadership: U.S. and Japan. Co-sponsored by the CSIS Inamori Foundation. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2001).
Comprehensive Strategic Reform: Panel Report for the President and Congress. (Washington, DC: CSP, September 2001).
Report to the President-Elect 2000: Triumphs and Tragedies of the Modern Presidency: Seventy-Six Case Studies in Presidential Leadership. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2000).
Thomas M. Kirlin, ed. Advancing Innovation: Improving the S&T Advisory Structure and Policy Process. Co-sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (Washington, DC: CSP, Winter 2000).
In Harm's Way: Intervention and Prevention. (Washington, DC: CSP, Fall 2000).
Post-9/11 Studies
Mobilizing NATO for Afghanistan and Pakistan. (Washington, DC: CSPC, 2010).
Susan J. Blumenthal and Stephanie Safdi. Peace Through Health: A Mapping of Cooperative Health Programs in Israel and Palestine. (Washington, DC: CSPC, 2009).
Thomas M. Kirlin. Advancing Trust and Reconciliation Among Palestinians and Israelis Program Brochure. (Washington, DC: CSPC, 2008).
Afghanistan Study Group Report: Revitalizing Our Efforts, Rethinking Our Strategies. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2008).
Vietnam and Iraq: A Strategic and Tactical Analysis. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2005).
Jonah J. Czerwinski. Maximizing NATO for the War on Terror: Presidential Leadership Can Strengthen the Transatlantic Relationship and Define and Pursue Shared Homeland Security Interests. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2005).
Lessons from Afghanistan – Hurdles for Iraq: Significant Observations. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2004).
Implementing Peace - A Roadmap for Afghanistan & Iraq: Significant Observations. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2004).
U.S. Communications with Muslim Communities: Observations and Recommendations. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2004).
Phyllis D'Hoop, ed. An Initiative: Strengthening U.S.-Muslim Communications. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2003).
The U.S.-Canada Strategic Partnership in the War on Terrorism. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2002).
Thomas M. Kirlin, ed. Marshalling Science, Bridging the Gap: How to Win the War Against Terrorism and Build A Better Peace. With contributions from Senator William Frist, Dr. John H. Marburger III, Dr. Joshua Lederberg, Dr. William Schneider, Jr., and Dr. Homer A. Neal. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2002).
David M. Abshire. Lessons for the 21st Century: Vulnerability and Surprise, December 7,1941, and September 11, 2001. (Washington, DC: 2002).
Character-Based Leadership and Civility
Krogh, Egil “Bud,” and Melanie D’Evelyn. “Will Obama's Promises Get Mugged by Reality?” Christian Science Monitor. 13 August 2009.
David M. Abshire and Max Kampelman, eds. Declaration on Civility and Inclusive Leadership. Third Edition. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2008).
David M. Abshire, ed. Facing the Character Crisis in America. From a lecture at Georgetown University, published in conjunction with the CSIS Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2006).
David M. Abshire, ed. The Character of George Marshall. Published in conjunction with CSP, Washington and Lee University, the Virginia Military Institute, and the CSIS Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy.(Washington, DC: CSP, 2005).
David M. Abshire, ed. The Grace and Power of Civility: Lessons from the American Experience for the Coming Four Years. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2004).
David M. Abshire, ed. Crises of Character in Leadership. Loyola University, Chicago, Morris I. Leibman Distinguished Lecture, published in conjunction with the CSIS Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2002).
David M. Abshire, ed. The Character of George Washington and the Challenges of the Modern Presidency. (Washington, DC: CSP, 1998).
Health and Medicine
New Horizons for a Healthy America: Recommendations to the New Administration. (Washington, DC: CSPC, 2009).
Susan J. Blumenthal and Stephanie Safdi, Peace Through Health: A Mapping of Cooperative Health Programs in Israel and Palestine. (Washington, DC: CSPC, 2009).
Susan J. Blumenthal and Stephanie Safdi, Palestine/Israel Health Initiative Program Brochure. (Washington, DC: CSPC, 2008).
Presidential Fellows Program
Alex J. Douville and Jessica L. Zapf, eds. A Dialogue on Presidential Challenges and Leadership: Papers of the 2008-2009 Center Fellows. (Washington, DC: CSPC, 2009).
Julie E. Manus, ed. A Dialogue on Presidential Challenges and Leadership: Papers of the 2007-2008 Center Fellows. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2008).
Thomas M. Kirlin and Julie E. Sarke, eds. A Dialogue on Presidential Challenges and Leadership: Papers of the 2006-2007 Center Fellows. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2007).
Thomas M. Kirlin and Jay M. Parker, eds. A Dialogue on Presidential Challenges and Leadership: Papers of the 2005-2006 Center Fellows. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2006).
Robert E. Henderson, ed. A Dialogue on Presidential Leadership and Power: Papers of the 2004-2005 Center Fellows. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2005).
Robert E. Henderson, ed. A Dialogue on Presidential Leadership and Power: Papers of the 2003-2004 Center Fellows. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2004).
Robert E. Henderson, ed. A Dialogue on the Presidency with a New Generation of Leaders: Papers of the 2002-2003 Center Fellows. (Washington, DC: CSP, 2003).
