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Director Avril Haines of the Office of National Intelligence speaks to students at an event at Stanford University.

Director Avril Haines Shares Her Best and Worst Days in U.S. Intelligence

Avril Haines, the director of the Office of National Intelligence, spoke with Stanford students about careers in public service during a fireside chat moderated by FSI Director Michael McFaul.

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The Class of 2026 of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy on the steps of Encina Hall at Stanford University.

Meet the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy Class of 2026

Hailing from every corner of the globe, the new class of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy is ready to make an impact on nuclear policy, digital trust and safety, rural investment, and more.

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Tzipi Livni speaks at a lunch time event with Stanford faculty and students.

What Lies Ahead for Israel and the Middle East?

The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas has already indelibly altered Israel and the Middle East, and will continue to reverberate for decades to come, says Amichai Magen, FSI's visiting fellow in Israel Studies.

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Recent Videos

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Robert G. Wesson Lecture 2024: A Discussion with Vladimir Kara-Murza

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Global Threats Today: What's at Stake and What We Can Do About It

How Did We Get Here? A Conversation with Ghaith al-Omari and Dennis Ross on the Middle East Crisis

Alumni Spotlight

Lisa Einstein to Lead Artificial Intelligence Efforts at CISA

Einstein, a MIP alumna, was Stanford’s first dual master’s degree recipient in computer science and international policy.

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Shiro, Master's in International Policy ('23)

Shiro Wachira, MA '23: Harnessing Farming’s Human Capital

MIP alumna Shiro Wachira is empowering Africa’s rural communities to see farming not as a method of survival but as a dynamic entrepreneurial activity.

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Abuzar Royesh ('20), and Amélie-Sophie Vavrovsky ('22), and Alex Laplaza ('20).

MIP Alumni Named to the 2023 Forbes ‘30 Under 30’

Alex Laplaza, Abuzar Royesh, and Amélie-Sophie Vavrovsky have been recognized for their impacts on global social issues and venture capital.

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Lina Hidalgo speaks at a community event in Houston, Texas

CDDRL Honors Graduate Lina Hidalgo Named to Time100 Next

Hidalgo has become a prominent voice in Texas politics, and gained recognition for her leadership during the COVID-19 crisis and the 2020 elections.

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Research

FSI is a hub for Stanford scholars who want to work across disciplines on research that has international impact. Our topics include governance, security, global health, energy and international development.

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Teaching

Our faculty teach more than 65 classes a year, and mentor students through guided research. FSI is also home to the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy, a two-year master's degree.

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Policy

Our work provides context for decision-making in Washington, Geneva, Beijing and beyond. FSI's International Policy Lab helps ensure that our faculty's research has real-world impact.

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FSI is home to approximately 150 researchers, including 49 appointed faculty. Our scholars include world-renowned political theorists, physicians, former ambassadors, nuclear physicists and economists.