We have convened a working group of independent, international experts to recommend new economic and other measures to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine as soon as possible and restore Ukraine’s territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. This group aims to provide expertise and experience to governments and companies around the world by assisting with the formulation of sanctions proposals that will increase the cost to Russia of invading Ukraine, and support democratic Ukraine in the defense of its territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
In remarks to the Faculty Senate, Stanford's president expressed his concern about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and extended the university's support for members of our community affected by the crisis.
Catch up on the latest Congressional testimony, commentary and analysis from FSI Director Michael McFaul.
At an outdoor event held in Encina Courtyard, Zelenskyy shared his vision of a free, democratic future for Ukraine built on technological innovations and investments in infrastructure to make services more accessible and create better opportunities for all Ukrainians.
Since 2005, the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies has cultivated rich academic ties and friendships with Ukrainian scholars and civic leaders as part of our mission to support democracy and development domestically and abroad.
From Cold War to Hot Peace — Michael McFaul, (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018).
Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in a New Global Order — Kathryn Stoner, (Oxford University Press, 2021).
Negotiating the New START Treaty — Rose Gottemoeller, (Cambria Press, 2021).
How to Stop a New Nuclear Arms Race — Rose Gottemoeller, Foreign Affairs, 3/09/22.
The Russian Invasion and a New Global Order — Kathryn Stoner, Centre for Independent Studies, 3/09/22.
Ukraine Fights Back — Michael McFaul, Our America wih Julian Castro, 3/09/22.
Ukraine Accuses Putin of 'Nuclear Terror' Over Power Plant Shelling — Steven Pifer, KQED: Forum, 3/07/22.
State Media, Social Media, and the Conflict in Ukraine — Renée DiResta, Michael McFaul, Mrietje Schaake, Alex Stamos, Tech Policy Press, 3/06/22.
Ukraine Under Siege: What's Next — Rose Gottemoeller, The Commonwealth Club of California, 3/04/22.
“He Sounds Increasingly Unhinged” - A Former Diplomat on Putin, and the Threat of Nuclear War — Michael McFaul, Katie Couric Media, 3/02/22.
Julia Ioffe and Michael McFaul: Hell & High Water with John Heilemann — Michael McFaul, The Recount, 3/1/22.
Will Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Actually Lead to World War III? — Kathryn Stoner, NBC Universal, 2/24/22.
The Ukraine-Russia Crisis: "Putin Will not be Satisfied with Kiev. His is a Threat to Democracies." — Francis Fukuyama, la Repubblica, 2/21/22.
Alex Stamos on Ukraine and Cyber Warfare — Alex Stamos, In Lieu of Fun, 2/16/22.
The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: A Panel of Experts Discuss — Rose Gottemoeller, CBS: Intelligence Matters, 2/16/22.
Ambassador Michael McFaul on Ukraine/Russia Relations — Michael McFaul, Black Diplomats, 2/04/22.
What Does Putin Really Want? — Michael McFaul, Foreign Policy, 1/19/22.
The Putin Puzzle: Why Ukraine? Why Now? — Kathryn Stoner, Wall Street Journal, 1/14/22.
For additional interviews, analysis and commentary from our scholars on the invasion of Ukraine, check out our YouTube playlist.