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Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center —

Taiwan program to spearhead research partnerships

A new interdisciplinary program aims to deepen engagement with Taiwan and contribute to the country’s long-term development.

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Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health —

Course teaches skills for saving lives in a conflict zone

Stanford’s International Humanitarian Surgical Skills course has taught hundreds of health care providers how to save lives in settings where resources are scarce.

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Stanford events explore the complexities of the Israel-Hamas war

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Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions —

What can be done to improve scholarly exchange with China?

Academics on both sides of the Pacific agree there’s an urgent need for leaders in the two countries to define which topic areas pose national security concerns, and which do not.

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Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law —

Strengthening Ukrainian democracy and development

A 10-week program helps Ukrainian policymakers implement projects that will support recovery from Russia’s invasion.

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Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health —

Matt Damon talks to students about water equity

The actor and water advocate joined social entrepreneur Gary White to speak with students about the global water crisis.

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Stanford conference explores Iran’s pathways to democracy

The event, “Dialogues on Iran’s Transition to Secular Democracy,” convened policy experts, activists, and academics to discuss Iran’s possible transition to a representative government.

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Stanford Law School —

Allen Weiner on the laws of war

Allen Weiner discusses NATO support for Ukraine, the limitations of the U.N., and the possibility that Russian officials could face prosecution for war crimes.

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