Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

Didi Kuo, Bruce Cain, Hakeem Jefferson, and Brandice Canes-Wrone discuss the structural features of American democracy and addressed the issues, strategies, and stakes central to November’s race.

After more than a decade of authoritarian rule, the Venezuelan elections on July 28, 2024, were domestically and internationally regarded as a potential turning point in the country’s history.

The probability that Putin would challenge a NATO member militarily is not high, argues Steven Pifer, but his history of miscalculations and overinflated ambition should remind the alliance not to underestimate the risks.

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.

Alex Laplaza ('20), Abuzar Royesh ('20), and Amélie-Sophie Vavrovsky ('22), alumni of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy have been recognized for their impacts on global social issues and venture capital.

Hidalgo has become a prominent voice in Texas politics, and gained recognition for her leadership during the COVID-19 crisis and the 2020 elections. Alex Stamos of the Internet Observatory was also named to the list.

Geo Saba, legislative director for Congressman Ro Khanna, credits his time as a CISAC Honors student for enabling him to make a policy impact with his career.