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Stanford Scholars Reflect on the Legacy of Egypt's January 25 Uprising

News February 15, 2021

Stanford Scholars Reflect on the Legacy of Egypt's January 25 Uprising

News February 15, 2021

Statement from LNC Alumni on Myanmar (Burma)

News February 8, 2021

Statement from LNC Alumni on Myanmar (Burma)

News February 8, 2021

Statement from Draper Hills Alumni on Russian Protests 2021

News February 8, 2021

Statement from Draper Hills Alumni on Russian Protests 2021

News February 8, 2021

Could deliberative democracy depolarize America? Stanford scholars think so

News February 4, 2021

Could deliberative democracy depolarize America? Stanford scholars think so

News February 4, 2021

Deliberative democracy — informed and moderated discussion that transcends partisan identities —can lead to a depolarized and more democratic society, according to Stanford research.

Don’t underestimate Russia’s capabilities, influence on the global stage, says Stanford scholar

Q&As February 2, 2021

Don’t underestimate Russia’s capabilities, influence on the global stage, says Stanford scholar

Q&As February 2, 2021

Moscow is more capable of disrupting global world order than it is given credit for, Kathryn Stoner argues.

Biden administration must find ways to both cooperate with and constrain Putin regime, says Stanford scholar

Q&As January 28, 2021

Biden administration must find ways to both cooperate with and constrain Putin regime, says Stanford scholar

Q&As January 28, 2021

In the first of a two-part Q&A, Stanford political scientist Kathryn Stoner discusses how Biden’s foreign policy in Russia is a departure from the Trump administration.

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Tackling the Health of Women and Children in Global Conflict Settings

News January 28, 2021

Tackling the Health of Women and Children in Global Conflict Settings

News January 28, 2021

A new four-paper series in The Lancet exposes the far-reaching effects of modern warfare on women’s and children’s health. Stanford researchers, including SHP's Paul Wise and Eran Bendavid, have joined other academics and health-care experts in calling for an international commitment from humanitarian actors and donors to confront political and security challenges.

Trump supporters at the Capitol Building

New Administration Inherits a Democracy in Crisis, Explains FSI Panel

News January 15, 2021

New Administration Inherits a Democracy in Crisis, Explains FSI Panel

News January 15, 2021

Scholars say there is much work to be done to restore confidence in democracy in America and around the world.

Welcoming Dr. Clayborne Carson to CDDRL

News January 12, 2021

Welcoming Dr. Clayborne Carson to CDDRL

News January 12, 2021

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Clayborne Carson as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Centennial Professor Emeritus at FSI.

Statement from CDDRL Leadership on the Events of Jan. 6

News January 7, 2021

Statement from CDDRL Leadership on the Events of Jan. 6

News January 7, 2021

The leadership of the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law would like to express its horror and dismay at the violent attack on Congress that occurred on January 6, as well as the effort by certain members of Congress to overturn the free and fair election that took place on Nov. 3.

Stanford Scholars React to Capitol Hill Takeover

News January 7, 2021

Stanford Scholars React to Capitol Hill Takeover

News January 7, 2021

FSI scholars reflect on the occupation of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and suggest what needs to happen next to preserve democracy.

Open Letter in Support of Nicholas Opiyo and Ugandan Human Rights Defenders

News December 24, 2020

Open Letter in Support of Nicholas Opiyo and Ugandan Human Rights Defenders

News December 24, 2020

The Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law expresses its grave concern over the politically motivated arrests of our 2019 Draper Hills Summer Fellow, Nicholas Opiyo, and four other Ugandan human rights lawyers and defenders: Herbert Dasaki, Esomu Obure, Anthony Odur and Hamid Tenywa.

Scholars and Human Rights Advocates Speak out in Support of Egyptian Civil Society

News November 20, 2020

Scholars and Human Rights Advocates Speak out in Support of Egyptian Civil Society

News November 20, 2020

In Their Own Words: Why Should You Choose CDDRL

News November 12, 2020

In Their Own Words: Why Should You Choose CDDRL

News November 12, 2020

Our 2020-21 Post-Doctoral Scholars explain why they chose to complete their fellowship at CDDRL.

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The Presidential Election Confirmed How New Demographics Will Shape Politics for Many Years Ahead

News November 9, 2020

The Presidential Election Confirmed How New Demographics Will Shape Politics for Many Years Ahead

News November 9, 2020

Following the U.S. election, FSI experts analyze the results, explain the challenges, and discuss what we can expect between now and Inauguration Day.

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Rebuilding International Institutions Will be Tough but Necessary, Say Stanford Experts Thomas Fingar and Stephen Stedman

News October 24, 2020

Rebuilding International Institutions Will be Tough but Necessary, Say Stanford Experts Thomas Fingar and Stephen Stedman

News October 24, 2020

Fingar and Stedman spoke as part of the APARC program “Rebuilding International Institutions,” which examined the future of international institutions such as the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO), and World Health Organization (WHO) in our evolving global political landscape.