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July 5th, 2012
Sagan in Nature: It's time for a world with no nuclear warheads
in the news: Nature on July 5, 2012CISAC Senior Fellow Scott Sagan, in a commentary in Nature, believes the dangers from nuclear weapons are mounting. It's time to take control of the nuclear fuel cycle and move toward a world without warheads.
July 1st, 2012
With a new president and an old party, Mexico faces uncertain future
FSI Stanford, CDDRL, CISAC, Program on Poverty and Governance, CrimeLab NewsEnrique Peña Nieto was elected Mexico's president promising to curb the country's drug-related violence. Political scientist Beatriz Magaloni talks about what to expect from the largely unknown politician, what his policies may mean for Mexican-U.S. relations, and how his government would likely allow cartels some freedom to operate in exchange for the promise of peace. Read more »
Bruce Jones explains failures of Rio+20
in the newsCISAC Affiliate Bruce Jones explains in an article for Foreign Policy why the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, known as Rio+20, was a recipe for failure. He says a broad environmental agenda, economic uncertainty and a multilateral setting all contributed to a disappointing summit. Despite this, Jones highlights some positive outcomes and indicates that it may be better to simply "kick the can."
June 19th, 2012
Twelve CISAC honors students poised to change the world
Twelve Stanford seniors are poised to change the world as they graduate. CISAC's Interschool Honors Program in International Security Studies celebrate their accomplishments with their families and CISAC mentors. Read more »
June 18th, 2012
Forrest warns of potential blow to American scientific exceptionalism
in the news: The Huffington Post on June 18, 2012Next year's proposed cuts in federal funding for scientific research and development could be as high as 8 percent, seriously impacting research in agriculture, energy and medicine. CISAC Postdoctoral Fellow Robert Forrest outlines how cuts would "profoundly inhibit innovation and deal an astonishing blow to American exceptionalism."
June 14th, 2012
With stories and praise, colleagues honor Blacker for leadership
FSI Stanford, CISAC NewsBefore he steps down as FSI’s director this summer, friends and colleagues praised Coit Blacker for his contributions to the institute. Among the best wishes were accolades from Bill Clinton, Condoleezza Rice and other former and current policymakers. Read more »
June 12th, 2012
Intel VP illustrates delicate balance between IT security and usability
CISAC's Science Seminar series closed on June 11 with a talk by Malcolm Harkins, Vice President, Information Technology Group and Chief Information Security Officer at Intel Corporation. Harkins outlined benefits and drawbacks of information security strategies and discussed Intel's innovative strategy, "protect to enable." Audio is available online. Read more »
June 7th, 2012
Renewing ties among American and Russian nuclear scientists
CISAC, FSI Stanford NewsCISAC Co-Director Siegfried Hecker made his 44th trip to Russia marking the 20th anniversary of America's collaboration with that country's nuclear scientists. He is writing a book about how the partnership has helped reduce the world's nuclear threat. Read more »
Students simulate White House war-room drama in class born of Ethics & War series
CISAC, FSI Stanford NewsStanford undergraduate and law students simulate Cabinet war-room meeting on whether to launch a pre-emptive strike against Syria for The Ethics and Law of War class, which grew out of the two-year Ethics & War series. Read more »
June 5th, 2012
Honors students win accolades for undergraduate research
AnnouncementCISAC's honors program is a year of rigorous research and work, which culminates in the production of a senior thesis, with guidance from Stanford's renowned faculty. Honors students Stephen Craig and Clay Ramel took home special awards for their work. Read more »
June 4th, 2012
On foreign policy, experts give Obama political edge
FSI Stanford, Shorenstein APARC, CISAC, Japan Studies Program NewsDuring a discussion at the Freeman Spogli Institute, foreign policy experts said elections can turn on international issues, debunking the dictum that 'all politics is local.' 
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May 31st, 2012
Jones, Esberg say Obama foreign policy will continue even with a Republican win
Op-edIn a Campaign 2012 policy brief for the Brookings Institution, CISAC affiliate Bruce Jones, Thomas Wright, and former research assistant and honors student Jane Esberg, say the next president's foreign policy should pick up Obama's lead. Due to an interdependent global economy, the U.S. has become vulnerable and dependent on the actions of regional powers such as Brazil, China, and India -- leaving the president with a delicate balancing act. Read more »
Former Fellow Macfarlane nominated head of nuclear watchdog
in the news: The New York Times on May 24, 2012The Obama Administration has nominated Allison Macfarlane to lead America’s top nuclear safety watchdog, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). White House Spokesman Clark Stevens hailed her as a “highly regarded expert” and Senator Harry Reid of Nevada called her “eminently qualified” to lead the Commission. Read more »
May 30th, 2012
Symantec's Nachenberg dissects malicious Stuxnet computer worm
CISAC, FSI Stanford NewsThe Stuxnet computer worm is perhaps the most malicious piece of software ever built. Symantec Chief Architect Carey Nachenberg explains how the Stuxnet worm spread, evaded detection and ultimately accomplished its mission. Read more »
May 25th, 2012
Ethics & War series concludes looking at future security threats
Stanford's two-year debate on Ethics & War concluded May 16 with the final event in the series, "WAR: Ethical Challenges on the Horizon." The final event was hosted by the Rev. Scotty McLennan, Dean for Religious Life at Stanford with debate by Debra Satz of the Center for Ethics in Society, CISAC's Scott Sagan and Charles Dunlap of Duke University's Center on Law, Ethics and National Security.
May 23rd, 2012
Inaugural recipient of John and Jackie Lewis Fund: Xiaojun Li
FSI Fellow Xiaojun Li, a Stanford predoctoral candidate in political science, travels to Beijing and Hong Kong with John and Jackie Lewis funding. Read more »
May 21st, 2012
Eikenberry makes the case for invigorating Taiwan-U.S. relations
CISAC, Shorenstein APARC in the news: Foreign Policy on May 17, 2012In an article for Foreign Policy, Karl Eikenberry argues that the drifting Taiwan-U.S. relationship puts the stability of the Asia-Pacific region at risk. He observes that other regional allies are hedging their bets against a rising military power in China because of skepticism that the United States can keep its commitments, and outlines key weaknesses that Washington must overcome with Taipei.
May 14th, 2012
Foiled Yemen plot a success thanks to paradigm shifts in intelligence
in the news: CNN on May 11, 2012Recent counterterrorism triumphs such as the foiled Yemen bombing plot and last year's raid on the Osama Bin Laden compound in Pakistan are the result of better analytical and organizational operations, according to intelligence expert Amy Zegart.
May 11th, 2012
Eikenberry looks to future of American military, calls for more accountability
CISAC, FSI Stanford NewsThe former military commander and ambassador says Congress and the media must hold the military more accountable. He also cited the economy as the No. 1 threat to U.S. security during while delivering his second Payne Lecture. Read more »
Hecker praises Senator Richard Lugar for nuclear threat reduction efforts
in the news: NPR on May 8, 2012Co-Director Siegfried Hecker praised Senator Richard Lugar for his lifetime of work as a public servant, particularly in securing nuclear materials worldwide: Lugar realized "we were threatened more by Russia's weakness than its strength."
May 4th, 2012
Hachigian tells AFP row over Chinese dissident "a significant source of tension"
in the news: AFP on May 4, 2012Former Visiting Scholar Nina Hachigian, now at the Center for American Progress, tells AFP that China has "taken baby steps" on issues important to the U.S. such as Iran and intellectual property rights enforcement, but the row over dissident Chen Guangcheng could affect progress on those issues. The dispute will be a source of tension until a mutually agreeable solution is found.
NSC Director of European Affairs says next French president should maintain commitment to NATO
in the news: AFP on April 26, 2012Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, former CISAC Senior Research Scholar and current National Security Council director of European affairs, says that the White House understands that France will maintain its full commitment to NATO after its presidential elections in June 2012, despite differing opinons from the candidates on troop withdrawals from Afghanistan.
May 3rd, 2012
Despite questions over US-Afghan pact, Stanford professor remains optimistic
CDDRL, FSI Stanford, CISAC in the newsPresident Barack Obama's trip to Afghanistan this week to sign the Strategic Partnership Agreement reaffirmed America’s commitment to secure and rebuild the country beyond the 2014 troop withdrawal. Stanford Law Professor Erik Jensen argues that staying the course will have positive outcomes for generations of Afghans to come. Read more »
May 1st, 2012
Kapur warns weak Indian counterterrorism efforts could spark international conflict
in the news: Washington Post on May 1, 2012Affiliate Paul Kapur stressed the need for reform of India's counterterrorism measures in the Washington Post: "The next big terror attack may be even more provocative than the ones in Mumbai and may lead to international conflict."
April 30th, 2012
Through explosions and gunfire, Stanford scholars see troops train for Afghanistan combat
FSI Stanford, CISAC NewsA daylong tour of the National Training Center taught researchers some of what war-bound soldiers learn before battle. Read more »