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The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Stanford’s hub for nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and policy impact in international affairs.

Available Now: New Book by Michael McFaul

In Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder, FSI Director, New York Times bestselling author, and former ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul offers a clear-eyed look at how the rise of autocratic China and Russia are compelling some to think that we have entered a new Cold War—and why we must reject that thinking in order to prevail. 
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Upcoming Events

Mon Dec 08
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Book Talk with Michael McFaul | Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder
Hauck Auditorium, Traitel Building, 435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
Tue Dec 09
12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Anonymous Online Survey Detection of Political Violence, Social Unrest and Human Rights Violations | Andrew Shaver
William J. Perry Conference Room
Tue Dec 09
12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Sanjeev Khagram — Innovating an AI-Powered Global Resilience Intelligence Platform and Partnership (GRIPP) for Good Governance, Human Security, and Sustainable Development
Virtual to Public. If prompted for a password, use: 123456Only those with an active Stanford ID with access to Philippines Conference Room in Encina Hall may attend in person.
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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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Our faculty teach more than 80 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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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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