Melissa Morgan

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Melissa Morgan joined the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies as a member of the communications team in June 2021. Previously, she worked as the communications manager at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, also at Stanford, and as an editor, creative collaborator, and writing instructor prior to coming to the Farm. Melissa received an MA in American Literature and Culture from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom and graduated magna cum laude with a BA in English and a minor in history from Brigham Young University.

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Why Nations Go to War and How to Prevent It

James Fearon joins Colin Kahl on the World Class podcast to discuss his theory of "Rationalist Explanations of War," how it applies to conflicts like Ukraine and Iran, and the role scholars can play in bringing academic expertise to policymaking.

Why Nations Go to War and How to Prevent It

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James Fearon to Co-Lead the Center for International Security and Cooperation

Fearon, a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute, will succeed Scott Sagan, who has served in the role since 2021.

James Fearon to Co-Lead the Center for International Security and Cooperation

Graduates of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy Class of 2026 pose on the steps of Encina Hall at Stanford University in their caps and gowns and diplomas.

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AI Expert Jerry Kaplan Prompts MIP Graduates to Take Action, Fix Things, and Make the World a Better Place

Kaplan, a technologist and entrepreneur, encouraged the graduates of the Ford Dorsey Master’s in International Policy Class of 2026 to move forward with action in the face of challenging times.

AI Expert Jerry Kaplan Prompts MIP Graduates to Take Action, Fix Things, and Make the World a Better Place

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