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Frightened masses are easy to manipulate
November 2016
The Q&A with Bassem Youssef, CDDRL visiting scholar, on media, comedy, and politics in the U.S and the Middle East.
The January Taiwan Elections and the Implications for Cross-Strait Relations
March 2016
AbstractTaiwan’s domestic politics, particularly presidential elections, has been the main driver of the island’s relations with China for two decades. The 2016 elections, in which the Democratic Progressive Party, led by Dr.
Beatriz Magaloni, Violent Crime as a Global Development Challenge
June 2015
This talk is presented in English. To view more media from the conference, please visit: http://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/multimedia/povgov-conference-2015 ----Speaker Bio: Beatriz Magaloni is an Associate Professor in the Department of political...
A Different Democracy: American Government in a 31-Country Perspective
May 2015
Abstract:American democracy differs greatly from other democracies around the world. But is the American way more or less efficacious than comparable democracies in Asia, Latin America, or Europe? What if the United States had a prime minister...
Lobbying and Campaign Finance Conference Presentations
April 2015
On November 14-15, the Program on American Democracy in Comparative Perspective hosted a conference on Lobbying and Campaign Finance.
The Partisan Divide: Congress in Crisis
February 2015
Talk DescriptionFormer Congressmen Tom Davis and Martin Frost present the keys to fixing a broken Congress in this talk on their new book, The Partisan Divide: Congress in Crisis, a powerful and important new work by two former congressional...
Brussels vs. the Beltway: Corporate Influence in the US and the EU
November 2014
On November 14-15, the Program on American Democracy in Comparative Perspective hosted a conference on Lobbying and Campaign Finance.
Privileged Access through Legislative Member Organizations: Interest Group Ties to European Parliament Intergroups and Congressional Caucuses
November 2014
On November 14-15, the Program on American Democracy in Comparative Perspective hosted a conference on Lobbying and Campaign Finance.
The Role of the United State in Cross-Strait Economic Integration
October 2014
On October 17-18, 2014 the Taiwan Democracy Project at CDDRL, with the generous support of the Taipei Economic and Culture Office, hosted its annual conference at Stanford University to examine the politics of polarization in Taiwan.This...
Taiwan's Bid for TPP Membership and the Potential Impact on Taiwan-U.S. Relations
October 2014
On October 17-18, 2014 the Taiwan Democracy Project at CDDRL, with the generous support of the Taipei Economic and Culture Office, hosted its annual conference at Stanford University to examine the politics of polarization in Taiwan.This...
Violence and Policing in Latin American and US Cities Conference Presentations and Videos
April 2014
The global cities of Latin America - Rio de Janeiro, Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana, Mexico City and Medellin - have become engines of economic growth.
Prevención de la Violencia: Vivenvia Accion Reflexion
April 2014
*This talk is presented in Spanish.* Carlos Cruz founded Cauce Ciudadano almost 15 years ago. Cauce Ciudadano is a community center aimed at reducing school violence in Mexico.
Programa Jóvenes con Porvenir Govierno de Zapopan
April 2014
Hector Robles is the Mayor of Zapopan, located in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. He received his MS from the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM) and a Ph.D. in Public Policy the University of Texas.
Armed Violence in Rio de Janeiro
April 2014
Ignacio Cano is an associate professor in research methodology at the department of social sciences of State University of Rio de Janeiro, where he is also the coordinator of the Laboratory for the Analysis of Violence (LAV).
USAID Experience in Community Based Crime and Violence Prevention
April 2014
Enrique Roig is coordinator of Central America Regional Security Initiative, Latin America and Caribbean Bureau, at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The Role of Local Police in Addressing Gangs and Urban Violence: US Perspective and the Role of Community Policing
April 2014
Rob Chapman is the Acting Deputy Director at the U.S.
Brazilian Support Service for the Development of Small Businesses in Slums
April 2014
*This talk is presented in Portuguese.* Jose Luiz leads the education and social innovation area for micro entrepreneurs at SEBRAE/RJ.
Stockton's Violence Reduction Initiative and Marshall Plan
April 2014
Eric Jones is the Chief of Police for the Stockton Police Department. His focus is on proactive community policing and furthering partnerships with allied agencies and the community.
The Key to Success in Latin America
April 2014
Dr. Jaana Remes is a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), McKinsey's business and economics research arm, based in San Francisco. Since 2003, Jaana has led MGI's research on productivity, urbanization, competitiveness, and growth.
Sergio Fajardo, Governor or Antioquia, Colombia
April 2014
Sergio Fajardo is the current governor of Antioquia, Colombia. He is an academic who became mayor of Medellín from 2003 to 2007.
Tijuana Innovadora
April 2014
*This talk is presented in Spanish.* Jose Galicot is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and active leader in initiatives related to education, art, culture, and environmental issues.
Recent Trends of Organized Crime Related Violence in Mexico
April 2014
Eduardo Guerrero is a founding partner at Lantia Consultores and is currently a Ph. D. Candidate in political science at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on security assessments, anti-crime and anti-violence program design.
Body-Worn Camera Experiment - City of Rialto Police Department
April 2014
Tony Farrar is Chief of the Rialto (CA) Police Department.
Revisiting Some Stylized Facts about Crime and Violence
April 2014
Dr. Laura Chioda is a Senior Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist of the Latin America and Caribbean Region. Prior to joining the World Bank, Laura was an assistant professor of Economics at Princeton University.
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Didi Kuo Senior Research Scholar, CDDRL, Associate Director for Research, CDDRL Academic Research & Program Manager, American Democracy in Comparative Perspective 
Nathaniel Persily Co-director, Cyber Policy Center, Senior Fellow Professor, Law, Professor, by courtesy, Political Science, Professor, by courtesy, Communication 