The International Criminal Court’s new leader will inherit an institution caught between delivering justice and the pressures exerted by powerful governments
Analysis: The ICC's pursuit of Israeli officials over the Gaza war was a defining moment for international justice, but the backlash now threatens its survival
“The attacking force must take all feasible precautions to minimize civilian harm, including in its selection of munitions, times of attack and, whenever circumstances allow, by issuing effective advance warnings,” said Tom Dannenbaum, a professor of law at Stanford University.
Stanford Medicine’s David Relman transformed clinical diagnostics and food tracing for cyclospora, the parasitic organism behind the surge of this diarrheal illness. Here’s what he thinks you should know.
Professor Tom Dannenbaum joins Sally Sara on Radio National Breakfast to discuss New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenge to federal authorities to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he goes ahead with a planned visit to the country later this year.
CISAC Fellow Sitara Noor discusses NATO, nuclear security, South Asian stability, and the experiences that have shaped her career in international security.
CISAC Affiliate Anja Manuel participates in a discussion of the shifting balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, rising regional tensions, the future of U.S. alliances and partnerships, and the diplomatic, military, and economic tools needed to preserve stability.
Anja Manuel, Executive Director, Aspen Strategy Group and CISAC Affiliate sat down with David Gura at the Aspen Security Forum warned that the technology race with China is no longer just about chips but open source models like DeepSeek are 'nearly as good' as Anthropic's Mythos.
CISAC Affiliate Anja Manuel, participates in a wide-ranging conversation on U.S. trade policy, economic security, strategic competition, and the growing intersection between national security and the global economy.
The Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is pleased to welcome the fellows who will be joining us for the 2026-27 academic year. These scholars will spend the academic year generating new knowledge across a range of topics that can help all of us build a safer world.
Former National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States Dr. Philip Gordon makes the case for renewed American leadership amid growing skepticism of international engagement.
Students from Los Gatos, San Jose, Salinas, and Watsonville—taught by Dr. Ignacio Ornelas Rodriguez—met on May 21, 2026 for the fifth annual International Security Symposium.
At a May panel discussion, experts from across the institute assessed biotechnology's resurgence, the mental health effects of social media, and growing concerns about AI-enabled bioweapons.
