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The Stanford Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) bridges the worlds of scholarship, policy and practice to understand and advance the conditions for democratic development around the world since 2002.

🗣 Applications for CDDRL's 2027-28 pre- and postdoctoral fellowships are open now! We welcome applications from pre-doct...
09/21/2026

🗣 Applications for CDDRL's 2027-28 pre- and postdoctoral fellowships are open now! We welcome applications from pre-doctoral students at the write-up stage and from postdoctoral scholars working in any of the four program areas of democracy, development, evaluating the efficacy of democracy promotion, and rule of law, through November 30.

In addition to our regular call for applications, we are also accepting applications for the following fellowships:

🔹 Gerhard Casper Fellow in Rule of Law
🔹 Jan Koum Israel Studies Program Fellow

🔗 Click here to learn more and get started:

Apply by Nov. 30, 2026

The Stanford Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) has entered into a new partnership with the J...
05/15/2026

The Stanford Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) has entered into a new partnership with the Journal of Democracy, a leading global publication on democratic theory and practice.

Beginning May 2026, CDDRL will support the Journal’s print and digital production while creating new opportunities for faculty, researchers, and students to contribute to its work.

The partnership builds on longstanding ties and reflects CDDRL’s broader work on democratic resilience, governance, and development — from faculty research to practitioner training programs.

For students, it offers hands-on experience with the editorial process. For faculty, it creates new opportunities to help shape the Journal’s intellectual direction.

Read the full announcement:

New Partnership Brings Journal of Democracy to Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law Breadcrumb All CDDRL News News May 15, 2026 New Partnership Brings Journal of Democracy to Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law The partnership will open opportun...

How is the U.S.-Israel war with Iran reshaping the Arab world? Scholars convened by the Stanford Center on Democracy, De...
03/09/2026

How is the U.S.-Israel war with Iran reshaping the Arab world? Scholars convened by the Stanford Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL)'s Program on Arab Reform and Development examined the geopolitical, economic, and institutional consequences of the conflict — and identified six key takeaways.

From the strategic dilemmas facing Gulf states to the long-term risks for democratic reform, their analysis offers a clear-eyed look at a rapidly evolving regional order. Read the full breakdown at the link.

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Six Takeaways on the War and the Arab World Breadcrumb All CDDRL News News March 6, 2026 Six Takeaways on the War and the Arab World Scholars convened by the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law’s Program on Arab Reform and Development identify six ways the conflict is testing the ...

As Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, recovery efforts are focused not only on rebuilding infr...
02/24/2026

As Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, recovery efforts are focused not only on rebuilding infrastructure but on strengthening democratic institutions.

Alumni of the Stanford Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL)'s Strengthening Ukrainian Democracy and Development Program are implementing reforms across government, media, and public administration. Their work advances public finance, regional governance, independent journalism, European alignment, and transparent procurement systems.

Together, these initiatives show how projects developed at Stanford are now operating across Ukraine’s public sector and civil society, supporting coordinated recovery and long-term democratic resilience under wartime conditions.

Read more about how Stanford-developed reforms are shaping Ukraine’s path forward:

Four Years After the Invasion, Ukrainian Leaders Build Foundations for Recovery Breadcrumb All CDDRL News News February 23, 2026 Four Years After the Invasion, Ukrainian Leaders Build Foundations for Recovery From parliament to regional government to independent media, alumni of the Center on Democr...

"Americans and many of their leaders are not, in short, ready to give up on democracy promotion and other traditional fe...
02/20/2026

"Americans and many of their leaders are not, in short, ready to give up on democracy promotion and other traditional features of an internationalist foreign policy."

In a new essay for NOTUS, Larry Diamond shares a broader and longer-term view on democracy promotion — why we should do it and how we can build it back better.

In August 1973, Rep. Donald Fraser, a Democrat from Minnesota, convened a series of House hearings on human rights and American foreign policy. It was a dark moment for democracy globally and in the United States. In the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos had declared martial law and was brutalizing the....

We are deeply relieved by the release of Jesús Armas, a Venezuelan civic leader and 2022 alumnus of CDDRL's Fisher Famil...
02/10/2026

We are deeply relieved by the release of Jesús Armas, a Venezuelan civic leader and 2022 alumnus of CDDRL's Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program, after more than a year in detention.

Jesús was detained in Venezuela by security forces in December 2024 following the country’s stolen presidential election earlier that year. His detention occurred amid a broader wave of arrests targeting opposition organizers, journalists, and civil society actors, and his case drew sustained international concern.

We hope this development contributes to continued progress toward the release of all individuals unjustly detained for peaceful civic and political engagement, in Venezuela and beyond, and toward renewed respect for human dignity, fundamental rights, and the rule of law.

Read our full statement:

2022 Summer Fellow Jesús Armas Released After More Than a Year in Detention Breadcrumb All CDDRL News News February 9, 2026 2022 Summer Fellow Jesús Armas Released After More Than a Year in Detention A Venezuelan civic leader and alumnus of CDDRL’s Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program, Armas was...

What comes after Maduro?A panel hosted by CDDRL's Democracy Action Lab on Jan. 7 weighed competing scenarios for Venezue...
01/09/2026

What comes after Maduro?

A panel hosted by CDDRL's Democracy Action Lab on Jan. 7 weighed competing scenarios for Venezuela’s political future amid elite continuity, economic crisis, and international intervention.

A summary of the discussion and full recording are available below:

Venezuela After Maduro, Explained Breadcrumb All CDDRL News News January 9, 2026 Venezuela After Maduro, Explained A Democracy Action Lab panel weighed competing scenarios for Venezuela’s political future amid elite continuity, economic crisis, and international intervention. Clifton B. Parker A m...

🇻🇪 What comes next for ?Following Nicolás Maduro's removal, Venezuela faces a period of profound political uncertainty....
01/05/2026

🇻🇪 What comes next for ?

Following Nicolás Maduro's removal, Venezuela faces a period of profound political uncertainty. This Wednesday, January 7, at 12:00 pm PT, join our Democracy Action Lab for a panel discussion exploring possible paths forward, democratic reconstruction, and the risks of instability or authoritarian rebalancing.

January 7, 12:00 pm PT

In our opening fall 2025 seminar, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Senior Fellow Claire Adida shared r...
12/30/2025

In our opening fall 2025 seminar, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Senior Fellow Claire Adida shared results from a major study in Nigeria showing that leadership and collective-efficacy trainings for women significantly increased political engagement, while men’s trainings reduced resistance but did not boost women’s participation. The findings reveal effective approaches — and persistent challenges — in closing gender gaps in civic life.

Overcoming Barriers to Women’s Political Participation: Evidence from Nigeria Breadcrumb All CDDRL News News September 30, 2025 Overcoming Barriers to Women’s Political Participation: Evidence from Nigeria In Nigeria, women are far less likely than men to attend meetings or contact leaders. Clai...

How does foreign aid shape bureaucratic behavior?CDDRL postdoctoral scholar Maria Nagawa’s seminar explored how aid proj...
12/29/2025

How does foreign aid shape bureaucratic behavior?

CDDRL postdoctoral scholar Maria Nagawa’s seminar explored how aid projects affect incentives, effort, and institutional capacity.

Foreign Aid and the Performance of Bureaucrats Breadcrumb All CDDRL News News October 6, 2025 Foreign Aid and the Performance of Bureaucrats CDDRL postdoctoral scholar Maria Nagawa examines how foreign aid projects influence bureaucrats’ incentives, effort, and the capacity of bureaucratic institu...

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