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FSI Experts Weigh in on the Munich Security Conference
Michael McFaul and Steven Pifer share analysis of where international security seems to be headed, and what it might mean for the U.S., Ukraine, and their partners.
Summit in Paris Looks at AI and the Future of Democracy
The Stanford Cyber Policy Center and the Paris Bar Association hosted a round table discussion on "AI and the Future of Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities" at the Maison du Barreau in Paris.
In New Book, Didi Kuo Examines Evolution of Political Parties
Kuo, a center fellow at the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law, says the evolution of parties lays the groundwork for serious imbalances in who democracy serves.
As policymakers, health-care practitioners, and technologists pursue the application of AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms in health care, this policy brief underscores the need for health equity research and highlights the limitations of employing technical “fixes” to address deep-seated health inequities.
The Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law welcomes applications from pre-doctoral students at the write-up stage and from post-doctoral scholars working in any of the four program areas of democracy, development, evaluating the efficacy of democracy promotion, and rule of law.
A new installment of the Asahi Shimbun’s GLOBE+ series highlights Stanford Japan Barometer findings about Japanese public opinion on recognizing same-sex unions and legalizing a dual-surname option for married couples. Co-developed by Stanford sociologist Kiyoteru Tsutsui and Dartmouth College political scientist Charles Crabtree, the public opinion survey tracks evolving Japanese attitudes on political, economic, and social issues and unveils how question framing changes the results of public opinion polls.
Held at Stanford University on October 10-11, 2024, the third annual Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue will unite social science researchers, scientists, policymakers, and emerging leaders from Stanford University and the Asia-Pacific region to accelerate resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
Stanford Health Policy's Michelle Mello discusses how the law, artificial intelligence, and the COVID-19 pandemic have shaped health care in this Q&A with The Regulatory Review.
Under the guidance of SCCEI’s faculty directors, 16 students traveled across urban and rural China, embarking on field visits including education, healthcare, retail technology, and manufacturing to gain a deeper understanding of China’s economy.
Significant racial and socioeconomic disparities persist in the quality of care and safety for the more than 37 million Americans who have type 2 diabetes. SHP’s Sara Singer is working to improve equity-based diabetes care in federally funded health-care centers.
The Prevention Policy Modeling Lab evaluates the health impact, costs, and cost-effectiveness of infectious disease treatment and prevention programs in the United States, collaborating with academics and scientists from other universities and health departments nationwide.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is set to face Donald Trump in the next presidential debate on Tuesday. With President Biden out of the race, professors expect higher voter turnout but an equally fierce competition during the 2024 election.
Master's students Jiwon Bang (MA '24, East Asian Studies) and Jong Beom "JB" Lim (MS '25 Computer Science; BAS '24 International Relations and Mathematical Computational Science) are the recipients of the 13th annual Korea Program Prize for Writing in Korean Studies for their thesis papers.
This brief presents the findings of an experiment that measures how persuasive AI-generated propaganda is compared to foreign propaganda articles written by humans.
The course taught by Mona Tajali will examine feminist theories and concepts that can help students better appreciate the diversity and heterogeneity among feminisms, as well as the role and potential of cross-border solidarity and collective action around various feminist concerns.
Tsutsui, whose research focuses on social movements, human rights, political sociology, and Japanese society, joins the IUC as it recently celebrated its 60th anniversary.
A leading sociologist of Korea, Professor Chang’s scholarship has influenced a number of subfields such as democratization, social movements, political repression, and demographic transition.