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The Medical Consequences of Starvation
Widespread starvation, malnutrition, and disease are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths, the IPC, a United Nations-affiliated organization, added, calling for “immediate action” to be taken to end “catastrophic human suffering.”
In this commentary, Ruth Gibson and Gary Darmstadt argue that academics can help shape sanctions policy by suggesting ways to reduce humanitarian harm.
Insights from CISAC Affiliate Anja Manuel
WATCH | William J. Perry Lecturer Rose Gottemoeller discusses the future of arms control, emphasizing the need for mutual predictability and limits with Russia and China.
Here's what keeps national security experts up at night.
Dr. Sulgiye Park has joined the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) as a Research Scholar, where she will contribute to research, teaching, and mentorship.
PODCAST | Policy Voices | A historic NATO summit raises defence spending target to 5% of GDP
All eyes were on The Hague this week, as a historic NATO summit concluded on Wednesday with new commitments to increase defence spending.
WATCH | CISAC Affiliate Anja Manual joins Amanda Walker with Inside America to discuss the trade dynamic between the U.S. and China
Trade dynamic
Displaying Weakness to the Kremlin
For a U.S. administration claiming that it wants to restore American power in order, among other things, to negotiate from a position of strength, the past week has not advanced the cause.
Save the Humans!
This is a prepared text of remarks from the CISAC Honors Graduation Ceremony delivered by the William J. Perry Lecturer, Rose Gottemoeller, on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Anne Neuberger delivered the 2025 Payne Distinguished Lecture, outlining how the United States must rethink cyber deterrence to defend critical infrastructure.
The Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is pleased to welcome the fellows who will be joining us for the 2025-26 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.
WATCH | CISAC Affiliate Anja Manuel joins panelists for the World Economic Forum explaining the interconnectedness of technology and national security and the importance for the U.S. to stay ahead of competitors.
We are thrilled to welcome eight outstanding students, who together represent nine different majors and minors, to our Honors Program in International Security Studies.
Trinkunas is awarded for his outstanding academic career and contributions to security and defense studies, such as civil-military relations, transnational organized crime, terrorism, and local orders dominated by non-state actors, among other topics of great relevance to our field of study.
WATCH | CISAC Affiliate Anja Manuel discusses tariff uncertainty and what that could mean companies like Stargate with Emily Chang for "The Circuit."
The national program offers recent graduates the opportunity to work as research assistants on projects related to democracy, global security, and foreign policy at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C.
Trump’s impotent words on the Ukraine War
Putin has taken no serious steps in response to Trump’s calls to halt the fighting. Trump should therefore back his words with actions.
The Thérèse Delpech Memorial Award from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is presented to an individual who has rendered exceptional service to the nongovernmental nuclear policy community
Is a deal really emerging on Russia-Ukraine?
A just and durable peace that brings an end to this brutal war would certainly be welcome. However, the details described by Witkoff to date leave considerable doubt about the prospects of his plan.
Through critical studies of scientific infrastructures and large-scale data systems, Dr. Paul N. Edwards has transformed our understanding of climate science and the Anthropocene
MSNBC: ‘As precarious as Ive ever seen U S China relations’ Aspen Strategy Group director
WATCH | CISAC Affiliate Anja Manuel joining MSNBC to discuss increasing tariffs
The former deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology will guest lecture, collaborate with Freeman Spogli Institute faculty, mentor students and fellows, and advance her own research during her time at Stanford.