Keith Humphries writes in @theatlantic.com about what needs to be done to keep the U.S. prison system from becoming the nation's most expensive nursing home: ow.ly/kv9P50Wvc42
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Keith Humphries writes in @theatlantic.com about what needs to be done to keep the U.S. prison system from becoming the nation's most expensive nursing home: ow.ly/kv9P50Wvc42
25.07.2025 16:04 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0On @cnbc.com, @frankfukuyama.bsky.social discusses how the "America First" policies of the current administration could impact U.S. relations with partners and rivals in Asia: ow.ly/oakU50WtKYo
23.07.2025 16:45 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0President Trump's position on Putin appears to be shifting, and that's a welcome development for U.S. interests and national security, writes @mcfaulmike.bsky.social in TIME Magazine: ow.ly/ecBm50Wt0zb
22.07.2025 15:35 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Data shows that wildfire smoke is now a nationwide problem, but research from @marshallburke.bsky.social also shows that both individual behaviors and community action can substantially lower smoke exposure. ow.ly/M3uJ50Wsie7
21.07.2025 16:18 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1When 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.
π§ 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.
π§ Listen here: ow.ly/puMT50WqHty
Great to see the Stanford Center on Chinaβs Economy and Institutions' newest research program on sustainability and energy transition in China taking off, led by Shanjun Li, a senior fellow at @fsi.stanford.edu and professor at @stanforddoerr.bsky.social. buff.ly/2aj2coI
15.07.2025 18:11 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0From 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
15.07.2025 17:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0"You cannot afford to do without your women soldiers. They are an inherent part of the U.S. armed forces, and out of necessity, they will be into the future," writes @Gottemoeller of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social in Real Clear Defense.
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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...
07.07.2025 18:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Uncorrected proofs of Autocrats vs Democrats have arrived!
01.07.2025 18:32 β π 106 π 23 π¬ 5 π 1Findings from @stanfordcddrl.bsky.social's James Fishkin shows that across the globe, getting people offline and talking face-to-face can turn down the temperature on even some of the most controversial issues in national politics. ow.ly/1t3r50Wk0h5
03.07.2025 15:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0New analysis from the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions looks at nearly all public industrial policy documents in China from 2000 to 2022 and reveals a complex and adaptive system shaped by both local initiative and political hierarchy. ow.ly/yEhI50WjiTh
02.07.2025 15:52 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0At this year's Stanford Health AI Week, Stanford Health Policy's Michelle Mello presented data about the ethical use of AI in health care and how to balance liability and risk while also prioritizing patient safety and concerns: ow.ly/pyL250WiI35
01.07.2025 17:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0π The Asia-Pacific has become a global powerhouseβbut how did such diverse nations like Japan, China, India & Australia rise?
π In @stanfordpress.bsky.social The Four Talent Giants, Gi-Wook Shin explores how talent shaped the regionβs growthβand why it matters now.
Watch here π buff.ly/wYMMtxk
Democracy in Asia is under strain, facing challenges even where it is relatively liberal and strong β but there is also hopeful news, writes @larrydiamond.bsky.social via @eastasiaforum.bsky.social buff.ly/2Aug8an
30.06.2025 21:59 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0What 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.
30.06.2025 18:59 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Russia increasingly views the United States as weak, warns former U.S. Ambassador Steven Pifer, who worries the Kremlin will attempt to exploit that vulnerability against both America and Americaβs partners. ow.ly/YRWP50WfJRZ
25.06.2025 17:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0"While the attacks have likely inflicted significant damage on critical nuclear facilities in the short term, their ultimate success in halting Iranβs nuclear program is far from assured," writes senior research scholar Herb Lin in @thebulletin.org.
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Following a surprisingly cordial reception between Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and newly elected President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea, @dcsneider.bsky.social assesses how Korea-Japan relations may develop in the coming years.
24.06.2025 17:19 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0What 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
23.06.2025 20:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The airstrikes on #Iran could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences, warns @mcfaulmike.bsky.social, who worries that preemptive strikes by the U.S. could embolden and validate actions by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in Ukraine and Taiwan. Read more in @thehill.com: ow.ly/pZIm50WevIX
23.06.2025 16:42 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, our latest Q&A explores the implications for regional stability and international alliances. Join @stanfordcddrl.bsky.social scholars Amichai Magen and Abbas Milani as they dissect this critical moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
19.06.2025 22:27 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0"Iranβs people and their democratic aspirations are the only hope for changing the regime," writes Abbas Milani of @stanfordcddrl.bsky.social in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social.
19.06.2025 15:03 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster (Ret.) delivered this yearβs 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
18.06.2025 19:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0In her graduation remarks, Sakeena Razick encouraged her classmates to reach for kindness, empathy, and community during times of uncertainty.
18.06.2025 16:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The release date of my new book, Autocrats versus Democrats, is now locked in: October 28, 2025.
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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
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
16.06.2025 17:12 β π 26 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0Ahead of @stanford.edu's graduation this weekend, @mcfaulmike.bsky.social joins other university mentors in sharing advice for the Class of 2025:
"βDoβ things. Donβt βbeβ things. Figure out what you want to do and then find jobs that allow you to do things!β