CDDRL News

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.

People waiting to vote in South Carolina

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.

Photograph of the UN building in Geneva, Switzerland

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.

Two-year-old Honduran asylum seeker at an immigration camp.

Paul Wise: Special Expert for the U.S. Federal Court Overseeing Treatment of Migrant Children at Border

News October 21, 2020

Paul Wise: Special Expert for the U.S. Federal Court Overseeing Treatment of Migrant Children at Border

News October 21, 2020

With unaccompanied minors being detained in hotels during COVID-19, Stanford professor of pediatrics Paul Wise is among the few external people with full access to the facilities, detained children, and the agencies responsible for their care.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before their meeting on Sept. 3, 2016 in Hangzhou, China.

Erdogan Is Turning Turkey Into a Chinese Client State

Commentary September 16, 2020

Erdogan Is Turning Turkey Into a Chinese Client State

Commentary September 16, 2020

With few friends left in the West, Ankara is counting on Beijing for help.

Israel-Emirates: Neither Betrayal nor History-Making Deal

Commentary September 3, 2020

Israel-Emirates: Neither Betrayal nor History-Making Deal

Commentary September 3, 2020

Clayborne Carson: Looking back at a legacy

News August 28, 2020

Clayborne Carson: Looking back at a legacy

News August 28, 2020

Stanford historian Clayborne Carson reflects on a career dedicated to studying and preserving the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

'In Being Together, We Had the Power' - A Belarusian Activist Describes Life on the Front Lines of Minsk Protests

News August 28, 2020

'In Being Together, We Had the Power' - A Belarusian Activist Describes Life on the Front Lines of Minsk Protests

News August 28, 2020

On the World Class Podcast, Belarusian scholar and activist Aleś Łahviniec explains why people are protesting, and what it feels like to be out on the streets in Minsk.

Update on the Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Program

News August 24, 2020

Update on the Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Program

News August 24, 2020

A short update from the Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Program, including our reveal of the next cohort of fellows.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech in Ankara on Sept. 5, 2019

Turkey’s Generation Z Turns Against Erdogan

Commentary July 15, 2020

Turkey’s Generation Z Turns Against Erdogan

Commentary July 15, 2020

The Turkish leader tried to mold a generation of pious followers. Instead, the country’s youth could bring about his final defeat.

Police Reform in Brazil and Mexico: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What the U.S. Can Learn

News June 30, 2020

Police Reform in Brazil and Mexico: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What the U.S. Can Learn

News June 30, 2020

On the World Class Podcast, Beatriz Magaloni discusses how community-oriented policing and constitutional reform can impact violence committed by police.

What Protests For Racial Justice Tell Us About U.S. Democracy

News June 16, 2020

What Protests For Racial Justice Tell Us About U.S. Democracy

News June 16, 2020

American democracy is facing its most serious challenge in decades, says Larry Diamond on the World Class Podcast. But there are signs of hope.

New Research from the Poverty, Violence, and Governance Lab Examines Police Brutality

News June 10, 2020

New Research from the Poverty, Violence, and Governance Lab Examines Police Brutality

News June 10, 2020

For the last 10 years, a team of social scientists at the Poverty, Violence, and Governance (PovGov) lab at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) have been developing action-oriented research to support human rights and inform policy on the root causes and devastating consequences of violence.

Amr Adly Explains Market-Making Failure in Egypt [VIDEO]

News June 9, 2020

Amr Adly Explains Market-Making Failure in Egypt [VIDEO]

News June 9, 2020

The Spread of Populism Around the World is a Threat to Democracy According to New Stanford Report

News June 2, 2020

The Spread of Populism Around the World is a Threat to Democracy According to New Stanford Report

News June 2, 2020

Global populism is on the rise, and four FSI scholars are working to understand why populist parties and leaders have seen increased support in recent years.

Ziad Abu-Rish Analyzes the Trajectory of Lebanon's Uprising [VIDEO]

News May 29, 2020

Ziad Abu-Rish Analyzes the Trajectory of Lebanon's Uprising [VIDEO]

News May 29, 2020

Our Democracy Depends on a Safe Election in November

News May 26, 2020

Our Democracy Depends on a Safe Election in November

News May 26, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the effects could be potentially devastating to global democracy and the upcoming U.S. election. On the World Class podcast, Larry Diamond and Nathaniel Persily discuss what needs to be done to ensure a healthy election in November with host Michael McFaul.