Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

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Journal of Democracy Partners with CDDRL

The partnership opens opportunities for Stanford faculty and students at one of the world's leading forums for democratic thought and practice.

Journal

Colin Kahl, Director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, on stage with panelists at the May 5 event, "World Changing Technology in 2026"

Scholars Examine AI, Biotech Advances, and Geopolitical Competition

Experts from across the institute assessed biotechnology's resurgence, the mental health effects of social media, and growing concerns about AI-enabled bioweapons.

PANEL

Balancing Code and Law: Governance and Policy Challenges of Blockchain

A new report by Florence G'sell in the program on the Governance of Emerging Technologies offers a nuanced analysis of blockchain technology's relationship with legal and regulatory frameworks.

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Upcoming Events

Mon Jun 01

03:00 PM - 04:15 PM

Colombia at a Crossroads: Ballots, Bullets, and the Future of Democracy

Tue Jun 02

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Book Talk: Security Through Cooperation: Space, Nuclear Weapons, and US-Russia Relations after the Cold War | Rose Gottemoeller

Tue Jun 02

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

AI for Aging-In-Place (AI4AIP): Asian Perspectives

New Publications

China’s AI Heist

Author(s)

Jared Dunnmon,
Avanika Narayan,
Jon Saad-Falcon

China’s AI Heist

Commentary

May 2026

Civic Mobilization to Defend Electoral Integrity in Hungary

Author(s)

Hanna Folsz

Civic Mobilization to Defend Electoral Integrity in Hungary

Journal Articles

May 2026

Effects of a 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial of Parenting Centers on Caregiver Mental Health in Rural China

Author(s)

Boya Wang,
Shanshan Li,
Hanwen Zhang,
Yuanping Lu,
Scott Rozelle,
Yue Ma

Effects of a 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial of Parenting Centers on Caregiver Mental Health in Rural China

Journal Articles

May 2026

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Featured Scholars

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Larry Diamond

Mosbacher Senior Fellow in Global Democracy

Recent Publication

Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency

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Didi Kuo

FSI Center Fellow

Recent Publication

The Great Retreat: How Political Parties Should Behave and Why They Don't

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Gi-Wook Shin

FSI Senior Fellow

Recent Publication

The Four Talent Giants

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Kathryn Stoner

FSI Senior Fellow

Mosbacher Director, CDDRL

Recent Publication

Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in A New Global Order

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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 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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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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