Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

Israel and Hamas at War

FSI scholars offer expert analysis and commentary on the fight between Israel and Hamas.

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Amichai Magen, Marshall Burke, Didi Kuo, Larry Diamond, and Michael McFaul onstage for a panel discussion at Stanford's 2023 Reunion and Homecoming

Prescriptions for Global Threats

Speaking at Stanford Reunion, a panel of FSI scholars offered their thoughts on what can be done to address a range of global crises.

Global Threats

Kumi Naidoo joins the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies as the 2023-24 Payne Distinguished Lecturer

Kumi Naidoo Named Payne Distinguished Lecturer

Naidoo brings a multi-disciplinary perspective from his experiences as a leader at Greenpeace International, Amnesty International, and other organizations.

Kumi Naidoo

Michael McFaul poses with a Stanford University flag in front of a group of Ukrainian alumni during a reunion dinner in Kyiv.

On the Ground in Ukraine: A Report from Michael McFaul and Francis Fukuyama

A trip to Kyiv gave McFaul and Fukuyama the opportunity to meet with policymakers, military experts, and Ukrainian alumni of FSI's programs.

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Recent Videos

How Did We Get Here? A Conversation with Ghaith al-Omari and Dennis Ross on the Middle East Crisis

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy

A Discussion with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland

Alumni Spotlight

Abuzar Royesh ('20), and Amélie-Sophie Vavrovsky ('22), and Alex Laplaza ('20).

Three MIP Alumni Named to the 2023 Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ List

Alex Laplaza ('20), Abuzar Royesh ('20), and Amélie-Sophie Vavrovsky ('22), alumni of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy have been recognized for their impacts on global social issues and venture capital.

30 UNDER 30

Lina Hidalgo speaks at a community event in Houston, Texas

CDDRL Honors Graduate Lina Hidalgo Named to Time100 Next List

Hidalgo has become a prominent voice in Texas politics, and gained recognition for her leadership during the COVID-19 crisis and the 2020 elections. Alex Stamos of the Internet Observatory was also named to the list.

Time100 Next

Janani Mohan Receives Gates Cambridge Scholarship

The recent MIP alum will begin her doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge in fall 2023.

Janani Mohan

Geo Saba in Washington DC with Scott Sagan and Joe Felter

From CISAC Classrooms to the Halls of Congress

Geo Saba, legislative director for Congressman Ro Khanna, credits his time as a CISAC Honors student for enabling him to make a policy impact with his career.

Halls of Congress

Research

FSI is a hub for Stanford scholars who want to work across disciplines on research that has international impact. Our topics include governance, security, global health, energy and international development.

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Teaching

Our faculty teach more than 65 classes a year, and mentor students through guided research. FSI is also home to the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy, a two-year master's degree.

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Policy

Our work provides context for decision-making in Washington, Geneva, Beijing and beyond. FSI's International Policy Lab helps ensure that our faculty's research has real-world impact.

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Current Opportunities

FSE Fellowship

Applications for the Fall 2023 postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford’s Center on Food Security and the Environment (FSE) are now open for researchers doing work related to global hunger, poverty alleviation, and environmental degradation.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships at APARC

The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center is accepting applications for a suite of fellowships in research areas relating to contemporary Japan, contemporary Asia, Southeast Asia, and the new Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL).

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Program Manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory

The Stanford Internet Observatory at the Cyber Policy Center is seeking a full-time program manager to oversee short and medium term research projects, publications, events, and student workers.

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CDDRL Student Opportunities

The Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) is hiring for multiple positions in communications, research and programming. See the full listings at the link below.

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