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Next week "Race, Democracy, and Public Support for War" with Jessica Weeks RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/race-...

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On a new episode of the #WorldClassPodcast, host @mcfaulmike.bsky.social and Steven Pifer of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social discuss the future of Ukraine after three years of war, and the uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Russia negotiations. ow.ly/uJy450V5Be2

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Most medical AI benchmarks rely on simplified multiple-choice exams, but real clinical practice is far more complex. CISAC postdoc @mlamparth.bsky.social and colleagues present a new dataset capturing nuanced decision-making in mental healthcare, from diagnosis to triage. arxiv.org/abs/2502.16051

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Next week: "89 seconds to midnight: Is time running out on nuclear arms control?" with Rose Gottemoeller, Alex Bell, Herb Lin and Gov. Jerry Brown. RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/89-se...

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FSI Director @mcfaulmike.bsky.social and @stanfordcisac.bsky.social @theeuropecenter.bsky.social affiliate Steven Pifer share analysis of where international security seems to be headed, and what it might mean for the U.S., Ukraine, and their partners.

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Next week: "The Hand Behind Unmanned" with @jackieschneider.bsky.social RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/hand-...

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Next week: "Conscription and Battlefield Effectiveness in the Modern Era" with Changwook Ju RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/consc...

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Why does it matter if China has an AI Safety Institute (AISI)? @gwbstr.com and @cmeinhardt.bsky.social break down what to know about CNAISDA in their latest for DigiChina. digichina.stanford.edu/work/what-do...

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Elon Musk’s team accessing U.S. government systems poses a national security risk, eroding trust with allies and exposing sensitive data, says CISAC Visiting Scholar @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social and @profsaunders.bsky.social in their latest for @foreignaffairs.com www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

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In Ukraine, Starlink, AWS, and Microsoft kept the country online and secure. But what happens in a Taiwan crisis? Matt Kaplan, CISAC Honors '24, and Michael Brown explore the digital frontier of war. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

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Next week: "Geopolitics, National Security, and Organized Crime" with Amb. Juan Carlos Pinzón RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/geopo...

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Weren't able to attend? Watch the webinar to hear about new administration cabinet and staff picks, the status of nuclear arsenals and technologies that pose potential proliferation risks and much more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HM4...

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Next week: "Cycle of Suffering: Why Military Retaliation Provokes Rather Than Deters" with X. Zhang. RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/cycle...

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How did al-Shabaab respond to the overthrow of Assad’s regime? CISAC Visiting Scholar Stig Jarle Hansen, a leading expert on the group, examines their media coverage of the HTS offensive and its potential implications. www.geeska.com/en/al-shabaa...

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With Assad’s fall & Iran edging toward nuclearization, CISAC's Or Rabinoqitz and colleague @nicolegrajewski.bsky.social say the U.S. must balance pressure & diplomacy to prevent a full-blown anti-Western axis. www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/will-...

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Next week: "What Have Survey Experiments Taught Us About Decisions to Use Nuclear Weapons?" with Rose McDermott, @pslovic.bsky.social and Sharon Weiner. RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/what-...

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Former US President Joe Biden left office with an urgent warning about the power of money and the technology industry, writes @gwbstr.com. But, he says, the two visions in Biden's farewell speech conflict when it comes to how to treat companies and the wealthy individuals connected to them.

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TOMORROW! Join us + @pulitzercenter.bsky.social + @thebulletin.org for a conversation on the future of #NuclearArms challenges. 📅 January 30, 2025 Guests include: • Rachel Oswald of CQ Roll Call • Scott D. Sagan of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social Save your spot ➡️ buff.ly/3P0nQdS

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In a recent analysis for the IAPP, Senior Policy Advisor Jim Dempsey examines President Biden's Jan. 16 executive order on cybersecurity. iapp.org/news/a/biden...

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Next week: "Leaders, Reputation & War" with Fahd Humayun RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/leade...

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🎧 | China's unveiling of the AI model DeepSeek sent shock waves through the cyber community this week. CISAC Senior research scholar Herb Lin, discusses the implications with @ianmastersmedia.bsky.social in this weeks episode of "Background Briefing." on.soundcloud.com/iJHtUjShEtC8...

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🎧 | In a recent Policy Voices (@friendsofeurope.bsky.social) episode, CISAC Lecturer Rose Gottemoeller discusses Trump's second term from her perspective as former NATO deputy secretary general & U.S. under secretary for arms control & international security www.friendsofeurope.org/insights/pol...

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JUST ADDED: Our Marin Chapter hosts @stanfordcisac.bsky.social's Arzan Tarapore on March 20 in San Rafael to explore "Why Washington Needs India." Our moderator is Frank Jamieson. Tickets: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

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ICYMI | CISAC Visiting Scholar Fahd Humayun joined BBCUrdu live for discussion during the Trump inauguration. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYnH...

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The Ladakh crisis of 2020–24 between #India and #China will cast a long shadow over India's national security and role as a regional player. Arzan Tarapore of @stanfordcisac.bsky.social explains more in his latest for @warontherocks.bsky.social.

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As U.S.-China competition intensifies, CISAC center fellow Oriana Skylar Mastro argues that a smarter move could mean fewer warheads, not more, with arms control—not escalation—holding the key to stability in Asia and beyond. www.economist.com/by-invitatio...

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Next week: "Public Opinion and the Return of Nuclear Crisis Management" with Damon Coletta RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/publi...

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How do you shift public opinion on nuclear weapons? A new study by Benjamin Valentino & CISAC's Scott Sagan explores messaging to reduce support, revealing key insights on resonance, resilience, and the power of precedent. Learn what works (and what doesn’t): academic.oup.com/isq/article/...

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Next week: "Beyond Power Transitions: The Lessons of East Asian History and the Future of U.S.-China Relations" with Xinru Ma RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/beyon...

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The January issue of @thebulletin.org magazine honors the late CISAC co-director Rod Ewing & his contributions to the study of nuclear materials by bringing together some of his former collaborators to explore the enduring risks & new challenges of nuclear materials. thebulletin.org/magazine/202...

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Next week: "“Entrusting the Lamb to the Wolf”: Racism and International Intervention with Bianca Freeman RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/entru...

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ICYMI: “Well before the Biden administration, the Chinese government wanted greater self-reliance on key technologies” says research scholar Graham Webster on China's Investigation into Nvidia. Read the full article here⤵️ www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/t...

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Next week: "Global Perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine War" with Erin Baggott Carter, Sumit Ganguly, and @htrinkunas.bsky.social. RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/globa...

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CISAC postdoc @mlamparth.bsky.social presented the paper he coauthored with colleagues, including CISAC's @htrinkunas.bsky.social & Oriana Skylar Mastro, "Humans vs Machine..." at the Harms and Risks of AI in the Military Workshop in Montreal this past week. Read more below⤵️

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🎧 | CISAC affiliate and former ambassador to Ukraine Steve Pifer sits down with Greg Myre and @kqedforum.bsky.social Mina Kim to discuss the latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia War ahead of the presidential transition. www.kqed.org/forum/201010...

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Tomorrow: "From Crust to Core: Analyzing North Korea’s Fissile Material and Strategic Resource Production" with Sulgiye Park RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/crust...

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Can public attribution of cyberattacks shape global norms? Analyzing data from 2000-2023 and the Albania-Iran case, CISAC affiliate Gil Baram explores how calling out bad actors publicly might hold them accountable and influence behavior in cyberspace. academic.oup.com/isp/advance-...

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The deadline for our 2025-2026 Fellowship Program is almost here! Make sure to have applications submitted by Dec. 4th⤵️

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Next week: "Thinking Historically – A Guide to Statecraft and Strategy" with Francis Gavin. RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/think...

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In a new spotlight paper at @neuripsconf.bsky.social, CISAC postdoc @mlamparth.bsky.social & colleagues identify 46 benchmark design criteria from stakeholder interviews. They analyze 24 AI benchmarks, uncovering key differences & areas for improvement. openreview.net/forum?id=hcO...

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In a new article for @thebulletin.org, Rose Gottemoeller breaks down what to expect from each player at Ukraine peace talks. thebulletin.org/2024/12/a-ta...

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Next week: "Playing with Firecrackers: Nationalist Protests, Uncertainty, and International Crisis Bargaining" with Xinru Ma RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/playi...

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WATCH | Supporters of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan are rallying in Islamabad, protesting what they call political persecution, prompting security forces to deploy. CISAC visiting scholar Fahd Humayun joins Al Jazeera English to discuss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmX_...

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In a new report, CISAC postdoc Patrick Hulme and colleagues explore the legal and political alignment of Australian, British, and American war powers, within the context of the AUKUS (Australia, U.K., U.S.) security partnership. Read the report here⤵️ www.kcl.ac.uk/cgs/assets/a...

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CISAC is hiring! Dr. Scott Sagan is seeking a tenacious research assistant with first-rate analytical capabilities and outstanding academic credentials. The application deadline is December 1, 2024. Check out the link below for more details⤵️ careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/social-...

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🎧 | In a new episode of "Resilient Cyber," Senior Policy Advisor Jim Dempsey sits down to discuss the complex cyber regulatory landscape, where it stands now, & the implications for the future based on the recent US presidential election outcome www.resilientcyber.io/p/resilient-...

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Next week: "“There is Nothing Left”: Jus ad Bellum Proportionality and Israel’s War Against Hamas in Gaza" with Bailey Ulbricht and Allen Weiner RSVP here⤵️ cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/there...

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