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Research Seminar Series
CDDRL's weekly research seminar features speakers that present on the most relevant and timely topics impacting the field of democracy, development and the rule of law. The seminars attract members of the Stanford academic community and beyond who bring original analysis and thinking to bear on debates taking place within this field of study.
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REDS Seminar Series
The Rethinking European Development and Security (REDS) Seminar Series aims to deepen the research agenda on the new challenges facing Europe, especially on its eastern flank, and to build intellectual and institutional bridges across Stanford University. REDS is organized by CDDRL and The Europe Center, and co-sponsored by the Hoover Institution.
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The Center's special events range from book talks and launches to discussions with visiting scholars to conversations on current events and draw in a diverse audience from Stanford and the broader community. Scroll down to view all upcoming events.
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Seminars
Matthew Levitt — The Middle East after the Iran War
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
Registration required. Virtual to Public. If prompted for a password, use: 123456.
Only those with an active Stanford ID with access to Encina Hall C231 (William J. Perry Conference Room) may attend in person.
Speaker:
- Matthew Levitt
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Seminars
Michael Albertus — Winning Under Electoral Authoritarianism: Turning Out the “Right” Votes in Venezuela
Thursday, May 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
Virtual to Public. If prompted for a password, use: 123456
Only those with an active Stanford ID with access to Conference Room E-008 in Encina Hall, East, may attend in person.
Speaker:
Moderator:
Panel Discussions
Democratic Hollowing in Peru: The Under Explored Pathway of Democratic Erosion
Friday, May 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
In-person event for Stanford affiliates only: Philippines Conference Room (Encina Hall, 3rd floor)
Livestream available to the public: via Zoom, if prompted for a password, use: 123456
Speaker:
- Alberto Vergara
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Seminars
Book Talk with Mikhail Zygar — The Dark Side of the Earth: The Unfinished End of the Cold War
Monday, May 18, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
William J. Perry Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Encina Hall
This is an in-person event and is part of CDDRL's annual Stanford U.S.-Russia Forum (SURF) Conference.
The book talk is open to Stanford affiliates with an active Stanford ID and access to the William J. Perry Conference Room in Encina Hall. Registration required.
Speaker:
- Mikhail Zygar
Moderator:
Panel Discussions
Black Politics and American Democracy
Monday, May 18, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)
Philippines Conference Room — Encina Hall Central, 3rd Floor
616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford
This event is in-person and open to the public. Live stream available via Zoom. Registration is required.
Speaker:
- Katherine Tate,
- Corey Fields
Moderator:
Panel Discussions
Democratic Backsliding and Resilience: South Korea’s December 3 Martial Law Crisis
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Pacific)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Pacific)
Online via Zoom. Registration is required.
For questions, please contact info@ash.harvard.edu.
Seminars
Israel Insights Webinar with Ambassador Daniel Shapiro — US-Israel Security Relations: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
Thursday, May 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM (Pacific)
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM (Pacific)
Seminars
Alice Evans — The Global Islamic Revival
Thursday, May 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
Virtual to Public. If prompted for a password, use: 123456
Only those with an active Stanford ID with access to Philippines Conference Room in Encina Hall, 3rd Floor may attend in person.
Speaker:
- Alice Evans
Moderator:
Seminars
The Arab World in an Era of War and Upheaval: A Conversation with Joel Beinin
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM (Pacific)
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM (Pacific)
Only those with an active Stanford ID with access to the Philippines Conference Room in Encina Hall may attend in person.
Registration is required.
Speaker:
- Joel Beinin
Moderator:
Lectures
Chokepoints: How Economic Warfare is Changing the World
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM (Pacific)
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM (Pacific)
William J. Perry Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Encina Hall
Open to Stanford affiliates with an active Stanford ID and access to the William J. Perry Conference Room in Encina Hall. Registration required.
Speaker:
- Edward Fishman
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Seminars
Stephen J. Stedman — Everything's Security and No One is Secure: A Short History of a Vague Concept
Thursday, May 28, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
Virtual to Public. If prompted for a password, use: 123456
Only those with an active Stanford ID with access to Conference Room E-008 in Encina Hall, East, may attend in person.
Speaker:
Moderator:
Seminars
Yossi Melman — Israel's Intelligence Community: What Have We Learned From Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon?
Thursday, May 28, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)
Registration required. Virtual to Public.
Only those with an active Stanford ID with access to Encina Hall E208 (Reuben Hills Conference Room) may attend in person.
Speaker:
- Yossi Melman
Moderator:
- Amichai Magen,
- Or Rabinowitz
Panel Discussions
Colombia at a Crossroads: Ballots, Bullets, and the Future of Democracy
Monday, June 1, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM (Pacific)
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM (Pacific)
Webinar open to the public via Zoom, if prompted for a password, use: 123456
Speaker:
- María Ignacia Curiel,
- Oliver Kaplan,
- Javier Mejía,
- Michael Weintraub
Moderator:
Seminars
2026 CDDRL Fisher Family Honors Program Award Winner Presentations
Thursday, June 4, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)
In-person only.
Only those with an active Stanford ID with access to room E008 in Encina Hall may attend in person.
Moderator:
Featured Past Events
Defying the (Autocratic) Odds: A Conversation with María Corina Machado
Machado joins Larry Diamond to explore Venezuela’s current political challenges, the critical role of civic engagement, and strategies for fostering democratic transitions in restrictive environments.
America Votes 2024: Stanford Scholars on the Elections Most Critical Questions
In a series of four panel discussions, Stanford’s leading social scientists draw on their cutting-edge research to examine the multifaceted issues at play in this especially consequential election.
2024 S.T. Lee Lecture Presented by Oleksandra Matviichuk
Oleksandra Matviichuk explores the interconnectedness of global security dynamics, examining how Russia's human rights violations in Ukraine reverberate across borders.
The Autocratic Challenge to Liberal Democracy and the Future of Global Development
In commemoration of the Center's 20th anniversary, this roundtable discussion on November 3, 2022, features CDDRL directors past and present reflecting on two decades of global transformation.
American Democracy and the 2022 Midterm Elections
CDDRL's Bruce Cain, Hakeem Jefferson, and Didi Kuo to discuss the 2022 midterm elections — what's at stake and the implications for democracy, both at home and abroad.
Robert G. Wesson Lecture: Facing Autocracy, a Global Challenge
The fight for freedom in Venezuela has become, like many others around the world, part of the global conflict between autocracy and democracy. Venezuelan political leader and pro-democracy activist Leopoldo López joined CDDRL to discuss.
Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: What it Means and Why You Should Care
Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Why is Ukraine strategically important to Russia and the West? What are the broader global implications of this attack?
The January 6th Capitol Riots
One year later, Hakeem Jefferson and Didi Kuo discussed January 6th’s impact on American politics, violence and election legitimacy, and the ongoing crisis of democracy.
Ukraine vs Russia: War for Democracy
Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Honcharuk, the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Visiting Fellow at FSI, discusses the ongoing ideological war between Ukraine and Russia.