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.

Blockchain

Upcoming Events

Wed May 20

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

From Vision to Action: Pathways to a Sustainable Future in Southeast Asia

Thu May 21

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Israel Insights Webinar with Ambassador Daniel Shapiro — US-Israel Security Relations: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?

Thu May 21

12:00 PM - 01:15 PM

Alice Evans — The Global Islamic Revival

New Publications

Missing Voters? Evidence from Polling Station Delays in the 2026 Peruvian Elections

Author(s)

Alberto Díaz-Cayeros,
Beatriz Magaloni,
Christopher Dann,
Marcelo Peña

Missing Voters? Evidence from Polling Station Delays in the 2026 Peruvian Elections

Reports

May 2026

Perceptions of the Russia-Ukraine war in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Author(s)

Laia Balcells,
Ana Paula Pellegrino,
Matthew Simonson

Perceptions of the Russia-Ukraine war in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Working Papers

May 2026

The $36 Billion Question: The Economic and Humanitarian Consequences of Extending Russia’s Oil Waivers

Author(s)

Ruth Gibson,
Professor Francisco Rodriguez,
Zhenya Farrington,
Dr. Benjamin Schmitt,
Katya Pavlevych

The $36 Billion Question: The Economic and Humanitarian Consequences of Extending Russia’s Oil Waivers

Reports

May 2026

Recent Videos

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How to Prevent a War with China Over Taiwan

Two National Security Advisors on Two Breakneck Months of U.S. Foreign Policy

A New Global Order and a New Host of World Class

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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