FSI scholars discuss world-changing tech in 2026
Event Highlights
At a panel discussion, experts from across the institute explored AI, biotech advances, and geopolitical competition.
America at 250 lecture series
Announcement
Attend the 1-unit America at 250 lecture series in spring quarter to hear faculty across the university discuss how the U.S. has evolved since its founding and where it’s headed next. Open to all undergrads and grad students.
Gift from the Koum Family Foundation endows Israel Studies Program
News
Building on a successful pilot at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, the Jan Koum Israel Studies Program will deepen understanding of Israel through new classes, collaborative research, and community engagement.
Colin Kahl named director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
News
The political scientist and former U.S. defense official will lead Stanford’s hub for nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and teaching in global affairs.
Examining Silicon Valley’s impact on U.S. public policy
News
Silicon Valley & the U.S. Government offers insights into how tech and public service leaders are collaborating to tackle today’s most pressing challenges.
Study reveals rainfall tipping point that threatens crops
Q&A
New research shows that crops like maize and wheat, which depend on recycled rainfall, are more vulnerable to drought. A critical moisture threshold could help predict and reduce future crop failures.
Five key lessons on the global clash of great powers
Book
Professor Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, shares insights from his new book on lessons from the Cold War and the struggle between autocracies and democracies.
Examining Robert McNamara’s double life
Q&A
In his new book, alum and CISAC affiliate Philip Taubman explores the paradoxes of the Pentagon chief who drove U.S. escalation in Vietnam while wrestling with private doubts.
AI takes central role in national security classes
News
In courses taught through the Freeman Spogli Institute’s Gordian Knot Center, artificial intelligence is helping students find innovative solutions to global policy issues.
Stanford conference ponders Taiwan’s path forward in a changing world
News
At a conference in Taipei, APARC’s Taiwan Program gathered scholars and industry experts to discuss the forces shaping the island nation’s future and strategies for ensuring its continued success.