The center is named for renowned lawyer and public servant Ambassador Robert S. Strauss.
The Strauss Center was previously led by Robert M. Chesney until 2022, when Adam Klein, former chairman of the United States Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, became director.
The center sponsors a wide array of research programs and educational initiatives.
These events bring together scholars, students, and practitioners to share expertise and debate ideas.
The Strauss Center encourages free and open exchange of ideas and welcomes speakers representing a wide array of views to discuss critical issues impacting international security.