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August 27th, 2012
Fellows explore science & policy of nuclear power and weapons
A fascination with the political and scientific fallout of nuclear weapons and the complexities of nuclear energy is what drives CISAC's six nuclear fellows. The fellows – funded by grants from the Stanton and MacArthur foundations – spend their time at Stanford conducting research to build public engagement and shape government policy.
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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 »
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 »
May 4th, 2012
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.
January 2nd, 2012
Political scientist maps militant groups
CISAC, FSI Stanford in the newsMartha Crenshaw is building a searchable, online map in an attempt to overcome one of the biggest challenges to tackling terrorism: understanding the motivations, allegiances, shifting priorities and organizational structures of the dozens of militant groups around the world. Read more »
December 17th, 2011
Stanford's McFaul is next ambassador to Russia
CDDRL, FSI Stanford, CISAC NewsMichael McFaul, a senior fellow at FSI and President Obama's top Russia advisor, will be Washington's chief diplomat in Moscow. Read more »
December 12th, 2011
Why it's time for a serious conversation about nuclear weapons
CISAC, FSI Stanford Op-edWriting in the San Francisco Chronicle, Benoît Pelopidas says we must review and debunk "three misguided ideas about nuclear weapons."



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