"At its best, architecture unites form and function," said Executive Director Melody Barns; "We’ll have a vibrant space that reflects our mission and supports the collaborative nature of our work.”

On the same day Turkish citizens went to the polls, Thailand’s opposition scored a thunderous success for democracy.

“The Cooper Center has an outstanding record of supporting regional and local governance across the Commonwealth,” said Melody Barnes, executive director of the Karsh Institute. “Integrating the Cooper Center into the Karsh Institute will allow us to build national research and programming models based on the Cooper Center’s proven work fostering good governance, leadership, and resilience in Virginia.”