Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Division of International, Comparative and Area Studies The Europe Center Stanford University



French Election
The challenge for French president-elect Hollande

The French elected Socialist party candidate François Hollande as their next president. The Europe Center's Roland Hsu weighs in on what the new leader means for France, the euro and a viable Europe. Read more »



Comment by Karl Eikenberry on "Keeping NATO Relevant"

Jamie Shea's essay “Keeping NATO Relevant” appearing in the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace April 2012 edition of Policy Outlook offers a comprehensive, thoughtful, and - given the 20-21 May NATO Summit in Chicago - timely discussion of the Alliance's future.


Lecture Series at The Europe Center
New Series: European and Global Economic Crisis

The Europe Center has launched its series addressing the European and global economic crisis. The Europe Center is hosting research and outreach programming and podcast interviews on such key elements as the depth of sovereign and private sector debt, public sector reform, and the policies and political constraints on leadership on both sides of the Atlantic.

November 17, 2011
Distinguished scholar Robert Harrison delivers The Europe Center “Europe Now” Lecture

October 13, 2011
TEC Faculty Research Affiliate Edith Sheffer Wins 2011 Fraenkel Prize

Ambassador Pifer Offers Commentary on Tymoshenko Conviction

October 18, 2011
The Botstiber Institute for Austrian American Studies Announces 2012 Applications Available

October 20, 2011
Innovative Sweden and Swedish Institute Alumni Gathering at Stanford