Podcast from the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) at Stanford University, featuring Director Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia. Mike and our scholars dive into critical international issues, offering insights into the history and context of the biggest stories in the news.
A world that is not safe for some is a world not safe for anyone. On this episode, Michael McFaul brings you remarks from Oleksandra Matviichuk, an accomplished human rights lawyer, who explains what's at stake if democracies fail to stand by their values and win wars against autocracies.
Published 04/30/24
The historically low voter turnout at Iran's recent parliamentary elections is a warning to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that the public is not content with the regime's oppressive status quo, says Dr. Abbas Milani. He joins Michael McFaul on World Class to discuss the implications of the growing...
Published 03/21/24