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The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies is Stanford's hub for nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and policy impact in international affairs.
Political scientist and former U.S. defense official Colin Kahl has been named the next director of FSI, Stanford’s hub for nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and teaching in global affairs.
🧵 Here’s how Prof. Kahl's experience will shape FSI’s next chapter:
🧵 Here’s how Prof. Kahl's experience will shape FSI’s next chapter:
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Political scientist and former U.S. defense official Colin Kahl has been named the next director of FSI, Stanford’s hub for nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and teaching in global affairs.
🧵 Here’s how Prof. Kahl's experience will shape FSI’s next chapter:
🧵 Here’s how Prof. Kahl's experience will shape FSI’s next chapter:
Meet the MIP Class of 2027: Paulina Montgomery has a background in history, but her focus is on the future. As a student in the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy, she's finding ways to improve the policies and protocols governing defense technology, particularly in the domain of space.
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Meet the MIP Class of 2027: Paulina Montgomery has a background in history, but her focus is on the future. As a student in the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy, she's finding ways to improve the policies and protocols governing defense technology, particularly in the domain of space.
We were glad to engage with so many alumni at Reunion Homecoming 2025! From @mcfaulmike.bsky.social's book talk, to the alumni reception in the Encina Courtyard, and our panel on global threats, thanks to everyone who made it a great weekend.
October 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We were glad to engage with so many alumni at Reunion Homecoming 2025! From @mcfaulmike.bsky.social's book talk, to the alumni reception in the Encina Courtyard, and our panel on global threats, thanks to everyone who made it a great weekend.
A big thanks to all the alumni who came out to hear FSI Director @mcfaulmike.bsky.social discuss his new book AUTOCRATS VS. DEMOCRATS at @Stanford's 2025 Reunion Homecoming!
To get your own copy, visit:
ow.ly/f5fu50XcMIm
To get your own copy, visit:
ow.ly/f5fu50XcMIm
October 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A big thanks to all the alumni who came out to hear FSI Director @mcfaulmike.bsky.social discuss his new book AUTOCRATS VS. DEMOCRATS at @Stanford's 2025 Reunion Homecoming!
To get your own copy, visit:
ow.ly/f5fu50XcMIm
To get your own copy, visit:
ow.ly/f5fu50XcMIm
Are you a Stanford alum coming to Reunion Homecoming this weekend? Check out FSI's events!
▪️ OCT 17 — Book talk w/ @mcfaulmike.bsky.social
▪️ OCT 17 — Encina reception
▪️ OCT 18 — Global Threats panel w/ Profs. McFaul, @larrydiamond.bsky.social, @marshallburke.bsky.social, Kahl, Pifer, & Rabinowitz.
▪️ OCT 17 — Book talk w/ @mcfaulmike.bsky.social
▪️ OCT 17 — Encina reception
▪️ OCT 18 — Global Threats panel w/ Profs. McFaul, @larrydiamond.bsky.social, @marshallburke.bsky.social, Kahl, Pifer, & Rabinowitz.
October 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Are you a Stanford alum coming to Reunion Homecoming this weekend? Check out FSI's events!
▪️ OCT 17 — Book talk w/ @mcfaulmike.bsky.social
▪️ OCT 17 — Encina reception
▪️ OCT 18 — Global Threats panel w/ Profs. McFaul, @larrydiamond.bsky.social, @marshallburke.bsky.social, Kahl, Pifer, & Rabinowitz.
▪️ OCT 17 — Book talk w/ @mcfaulmike.bsky.social
▪️ OCT 17 — Encina reception
▪️ OCT 18 — Global Threats panel w/ Profs. McFaul, @larrydiamond.bsky.social, @marshallburke.bsky.social, Kahl, Pifer, & Rabinowitz.
Analysis from @marshallburke.bsky.social confirms that ambient temperature is among the largest external threats to human health, and is responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths per year in both the U.S. and EU.
📄 READ THE PAPER: ow.ly/ufQH50X8C2y
📄 READ THE PAPER: ow.ly/ufQH50X8C2y
October 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Analysis from @marshallburke.bsky.social confirms that ambient temperature is among the largest external threats to human health, and is responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths per year in both the U.S. and EU.
📄 READ THE PAPER: ow.ly/ufQH50X8C2y
📄 READ THE PAPER: ow.ly/ufQH50X8C2y
In their latest working paper, the International Working Group on Russian Sanctions offers their recommendations for what can be done to bring Russia to the negotiating table to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine.
📄 READ HERE: ow.ly/3fmS50WZLmA
📄 READ HERE: ow.ly/3fmS50WZLmA
September 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In their latest working paper, the International Working Group on Russian Sanctions offers their recommendations for what can be done to bring Russia to the negotiating table to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine.
📄 READ HERE: ow.ly/3fmS50WZLmA
📄 READ HERE: ow.ly/3fmS50WZLmA
Pre-order is available here: ow.ly/w8zZ50WEM5w
August 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Pre-order is available here: ow.ly/w8zZ50WEM5w
In "Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder," @mcfaulmike.bsky.social looks at how the rise of autocratic China and Russia are compelling some to think that we have entered a new Cold War—and why we must reject that thinking in order to prevail.
August 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In "Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder," @mcfaulmike.bsky.social looks at how the rise of autocratic China and Russia are compelling some to think that we have entered a new Cold War—and why we must reject that thinking in order to prevail.
Both Trump and Putin are concerned about the New START treaty expiring in February 2026, says Rose Gottemoeller of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social. But what comes next? What’s needed, writes Gottemoeller in @thebulletin.org is a new agreement for a new era: ow.ly/vfcb50WATnU
August 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Both Trump and Putin are concerned about the New START treaty expiring in February 2026, says Rose Gottemoeller of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social. But what comes next? What’s needed, writes Gottemoeller in @thebulletin.org is a new agreement for a new era: ow.ly/vfcb50WATnU
Marking the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Scott Sagan of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social joins NHK World-Japan to discuss how U.S. public opinion about the bombings have changed over time. ow.ly/Eigx50WAfjE
August 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Marking the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Scott Sagan of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social joins NHK World-Japan to discuss how U.S. public opinion about the bombings have changed over time. ow.ly/Eigx50WAfjE
When you look around the world, says Larry Diamond of @stanfordcddrl.bsky.social, the decisive shift back from democratic backsliding to the reinvigoration of democracy has always happened by the voters at the polls.
🎧 Listen to the full interview on #WorldClassPodcast with @mcfaulmike.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen to the full interview on #WorldClassPodcast with @mcfaulmike.bsky.social.
July 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
When you look around the world, says Larry Diamond of @stanfordcddrl.bsky.social, the decisive shift back from democratic backsliding to the reinvigoration of democracy has always happened by the voters at the polls.
🎧 Listen to the full interview on #WorldClassPodcast with @mcfaulmike.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen to the full interview on #WorldClassPodcast with @mcfaulmike.bsky.social.
A new episode of #WorldClassPodcast is now available. @larrydiamond.bsky.social of @stanfordcddrl.bsky.social and @mcfaulmike.bsky.social discuss how democracy is doing around the world, including in the United States, Poland, South Korea, and Taiwan.
🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/puMT50WqHty
🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/puMT50WqHty
July 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A new episode of #WorldClassPodcast is now available. @larrydiamond.bsky.social of @stanfordcddrl.bsky.social and @mcfaulmike.bsky.social discuss how democracy is doing around the world, including in the United States, Poland, South Korea, and Taiwan.
🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/puMT50WqHty
🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/puMT50WqHty
From the quad to the policy lab, meet the Stanford undergrads teaming up with Stanford Health Policy faculty this summer to work on critical health policy issues: ow.ly/KPZE50Wq4hL
July 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
From the quad to the policy lab, meet the Stanford undergrads teaming up with Stanford Health Policy faculty this summer to work on critical health policy issues: ow.ly/KPZE50Wq4hL
Are aid sanctions good, or bad, for global security? Ruth Gibson joins @mcfaulmike.bsky.social on #WorldClassPodcast to discuss the latest research into how sanctions on aid affect communities in need, and the impact on geopolitical stability: world-class.simplecast.com/episodes/san...
July 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Are aid sanctions good, or bad, for global security? Ruth Gibson joins @mcfaulmike.bsky.social on #WorldClassPodcast to discuss the latest research into how sanctions on aid affect communities in need, and the impact on geopolitical stability: world-class.simplecast.com/episodes/san...
What are the implications of Iran's recent war with Israel for Iranian society and their prospects for a democratic future? Abbas Milani of @stanfordcddrl.bsky.social assesses what may lay ahead for the Islamic regime and the Iranian people now that a ceasefire is in place.
June 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
What are the implications of Iran's recent war with Israel for Iranian society and their prospects for a democratic future? Abbas Milani of @stanfordcddrl.bsky.social assesses what may lay ahead for the Islamic regime and the Iranian people now that a ceasefire is in place.
What can the world learn from India's air defenses in its latest clash with Pakistan? Arzan Tarapore of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social joined @mcfaulmike.bsky.social on #WorldClassPodcast to discuss the security landscape of the Indo-Pacific, and why it matters in global politics: ow.ly/rpyi50WevTE
June 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
What can the world learn from India's air defenses in its latest clash with Pakistan? Arzan Tarapore of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social joined @mcfaulmike.bsky.social on #WorldClassPodcast to discuss the security landscape of the Indo-Pacific, and why it matters in global politics: ow.ly/rpyi50WevTE
Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster (Ret.) delivered this year’s faculty keynote to the MIP Class of 2025, encouraging them to take action and lead with confidence. Watch a video of his remarks and see more photos: ow.ly/5gXG50WbT8N
June 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster (Ret.) delivered this year’s faculty keynote to the MIP Class of 2025, encouraging them to take action and lead with confidence. Watch a video of his remarks and see more photos: ow.ly/5gXG50WbT8N
A new episode of #WorldClassPodcast is out! Arzan Tarapore of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social joins @mcfaulmike.bsky.social to discuss the conflict between India and Pakistan, India's evolving strategic security posture, and why it matters to global politics.
Listen here: ow.ly/fAj450W9Zre
Listen here: ow.ly/fAj450W9Zre
June 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A new episode of #WorldClassPodcast is out! Arzan Tarapore of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social joins @mcfaulmike.bsky.social to discuss the conflict between India and Pakistan, India's evolving strategic security posture, and why it matters to global politics.
Listen here: ow.ly/fAj450W9Zre
Listen here: ow.ly/fAj450W9Zre
Congratulations to the @stanforduniversity.bsky.social Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy Class of 2025! After two years of hard work, we wish you the best in your next endeavors as you continue to innovate, inspire, and make a positive impact on the world. #Stanford2025
June 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Congratulations to the @stanforduniversity.bsky.social Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy Class of 2025! After two years of hard work, we wish you the best in your next endeavors as you continue to innovate, inspire, and make a positive impact on the world. #Stanford2025
Thank you to all the alumni and students of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy program who attended our annual Alumni Convening discussion and reception. This was a unique opportunity for alumni to reconnect, share ideas, and expand their networks with current students.
June 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thank you to all the alumni and students of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy program who attended our annual Alumni Convening discussion and reception. This was a unique opportunity for alumni to reconnect, share ideas, and expand their networks with current students.
Learn more about Michael McFaul's (@mcfaulmike.bsky.social) forthcoming book, AUTOCRATS VS. DEMOCRATS, in this recorded conversation with Francis Fukuyama (@frankfukuyama.bsky.social).
▶️ ow.ly/RtRZ50W4sVc
▶️ ow.ly/RtRZ50W4sVc
June 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Learn more about Michael McFaul's (@mcfaulmike.bsky.social) forthcoming book, AUTOCRATS VS. DEMOCRATS, in this recorded conversation with Francis Fukuyama (@frankfukuyama.bsky.social).
▶️ ow.ly/RtRZ50W4sVc
▶️ ow.ly/RtRZ50W4sVc
One week to go! From hands-on policy experience to scholarships, your support makes a difference to students at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. 🌟 Double your gift May 14-15! #StanfordDayofGiving
May 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
One week to go! From hands-on policy experience to scholarships, your support makes a difference to students at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. 🌟 Double your gift May 14-15! #StanfordDayofGiving
On the #WorldClassPodcast, @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social and host @mcfaulmike.bsky.social discuss how U.S.-Europe relations are evolving and what that means for the future of Ukraine, defense strategy in Europe, and global security.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/JYw950VNuLm
🎧 Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/JYw950VNuLm
May 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
On the #WorldClassPodcast, @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social and host @mcfaulmike.bsky.social discuss how U.S.-Europe relations are evolving and what that means for the future of Ukraine, defense strategy in Europe, and global security.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/JYw950VNuLm
🎧 Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/JYw950VNuLm
Mark your calendars! #StanfordDayofGiving is May 14–15. Donations up to $5K will be matched. 🌟 Support the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the important work we do, from training aspiring leaders to creating the next generation of policy changemakers. ow.ly/yYaj50VLt82
May 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Mark your calendars! #StanfordDayofGiving is May 14–15. Donations up to $5K will be matched. 🌟 Support the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the important work we do, from training aspiring leaders to creating the next generation of policy changemakers. ow.ly/yYaj50VLt82