"We should not sleepwalk into a world where ultimate decisions about the use of national defense capabilities migrate from democratic institutions to corporate boardrooms." Anthropic’s resistance to the Pentagon's use of its AI models is misguided, writes Hoover Fellow Amy Zegart. Read more ⤵️

🗓️ Webinar, Wed. 3/4 Hoover's Revitalizing American Institutions and the Alliance for Civics in the Academy examines how efforts within higher education can support civic learning in K–12 schools, with an emphasis on the academy's role in training the next generation of educators. Register ⤵️

Russian ambitions in the Black Sea won't fade after a ceasefire in Ukraine, argues Hoover Research Fellow Ziyi Wang. She explains why the West must reprioritize the region as the Turkish Straits reopen, creating new openings for Russian pressure.

Artificial intelligence is coming into being without meaningful control by the people who will be affected by it. Hoover Senior Fellow Andy Hall writes that now is the time to develop AI governance and highlights opportunities, including harnessing AI to make democracy smarter and more responsive.

“Cheaper and plentiful weapons like armed drones enable precision strike at scale, at relatively low cost, across both strategic and tactical levels of war." National Security Visiting Fellow Nadia Schadlow analyzes how rapid technological change has reshaped the modern battlefield.

NEW episode ⤵️ The GoodFellows, Lt. Gen. HR McMaster, Niall Ferguson, and John H. Cochrane, examine what a real Iran strategy would require and argue that the Epstein story may be far from finished. They also break down why Trump's tariffs could collide with courts, Congress, and economic reality.

Hoover Senior Fellow @mcfaulmike.bsky.social marks four years since the start of Russia's assault on Ukraine with a reminder of Americans’ agency to shape US foreign policy. He argues that helping Ukraine is the "morally right" and "smart" thing to do to advance American security interests.

What traditions shaped the American experiment in its first two and a half centuries, and which ideas continue to guide it? A Hoover and Stanford panel examine how ideas from antiquity informed the nation’s founding and how differing interpretations of the past shape debates about America’s future.

How can the U.S. ensure its innovation ecosystem continues to thrive? The Stanford Emerging Technology Review offers clear explanations of pivotal tech domains like AI, quantum, robotics, and synthetic bio, recent developments within them, and how to mitigate risks and seize opportunities.

📌 SAVE THE DATE: Join the @hooverinstitution.bsky.social at Stanford for a discussion on evolving #Europe–#Taiwan dynamics with @matejsimalcik.bsky.social & @glandsbergis.bsky.social (Stanford). 📅 Friday, 27 Feb 2026 | 12–1:30 PT 💻 Online/In-person participation 🔗 www.hoover.org/events/partn...

AI has revived an old question: are machines coming for our jobs? Hoover Senior Fellow and "Grumpy Economist" John Cochrane argues that, much like the waves of technological change throughout history, AI is more likely to replace tasks than entire jobs, expanding incomes and productivity.

Myanmar briefly became a symbol of democratic resistance. But five years on, the world’s attention has shifted to other crises. On Freedom Frequency, Arkar Hein, a Myanmar dissident researcher, details how people organize to sustain and defend themselves in a war zone with no official governance.

What does it mean to become a citizen in an age of polarization, platforms, and declining trust in institutions? Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 24 for a seminar with Tom Schnaubelt of @hooverinstitution.bsky.social to explore innovative approaches to civic learning in the digital age. RSVP ⤵️

Is China a "paper tiger" militarily? In the latest episode of GoodFellows, Hoover Senior Fellow Frank Dikötter contrasts Chinese tactics and strategy: large-scale mobilization on the one hand, limited strategic coherence on the other. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH0C...

"If we rely on human-speed defense against machine-speed attacks, we will lose." Anne Neuberger, Hoover Distinguished Visiting Fellow, on how the U.S. can leverage AI to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, via @wsj.com. www.wsj.com/opinion/ai-c...

Can Mahan's moderate persona survive a California open-primary system that, ironically, was meant to reward nonextremists? For Hoover Distinguished Policy Fellow Bill Whalen, the answer boils down to three variables.👇 www.hoover.org/research/doe...

Renowned historian Frank Dikotter is doing an event in downtown San Francisco on February 26th discussing his new book RED DAWN OVER CHINA. Hosted by @cwclub.bsky.social and the @hooverinstitution.bsky.social Get tickets now: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

In December 2025, former US Senator Ben Sasse was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In Uncommon Knowledge, Sasse reflects on faith, mortality, and redeeming the time. He also shares his take on Congress, higher ed, and our attention-starved republic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8MO...

The Hoover Institution's Technology Policy Accelerator program has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Hewlett Foundation to launch the Tech Futures Lab—an initiative designed to help the US better anticipate potential strategic technological surprises. www.hoover.org/press/hoover...

At a moment when trust in institutions is low and public debate is dominated by noise, the Hoover Institution's new Substack—Freedom Frequency—provides clarity grounded in history, scholarship, and evidence. Filter through the noise—subscribe now: www.thefreedomfrequency.org/subscribe

On Matters of Policy & Politics, Hoover Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson discusses how ideological trends in the humanities have influenced the study of military history. Watch the full conversation with host Bill Whalen here: youtu.be/Nix83OKJ2oI

How did Xi Zhongxun, father of Xi Jinping, shape China? @josephtorigian.bsky.social (American University, @hooverinstitution.bsky.social) and #PIPFellow @vicshih.bsky.social (@ucsandiego.bsky.social#PIPFellow examine the Chinese Communist Party’s impact on its top leaders. WATCH: https://bit.ly/48gK6Lh

FINAL CALL: Submit your work to Hoover's Thomas Sowell Essay and Multimedia Creator Competitions by Monday, September 15. Winners will receive $5,000 and an invitation to Stanford for a celebration of Dr. Sowell's intellectual contributions. Learn more: www.hoover.org/thomas-sowel...

"The pandemic didn't break American education; it was already broken." Writing in @the74.bsky.social, Hoover Senior Fellow Eric Hanushek details how US achievement has declined since 2013 and why systemic reform is urgently needed. Read the full article here: www.the74million.org/article/the-...

New from David Schenker in @hooverinstitution.bsky.social's Caravan: The Trump Administration's pivot to the Gulf may advance U.S. interests in the region, but Washington should continue to pay attention to the Levant.

Hoover Science Fellow Norbert Holtkamp and Technology Policy Accelerator Executive Director Martin Giles examine how America can balance innovation, openness, and security in an era of technological competition. Read more in Defining Ideas: www.hoover.org/research/don...

Medicaid covers nearly 80 million Americans at a cost of $900 billion annually, sparking debate over its sustainability as rising costs strain the federal budget. Debunk persistent Medicaid myths with our data-backed fact sheet: www.hoover.org/research/myt...

What's true and what's not about Medicaid? Take a fact-based look at three of the most common myths—on spending, eligibility, and who really pays. Read our nonpartisan myths and facts sheet: www.hoover.org/research/myt...

"Industrial policy is a temptation that never succeeds but never goes away." In Defining Ideas, Hoover Research Fellow David Henderson argues that President Trump's interventions mark a departure from America's free-market tradition and risk a less vibrant US economy. www.hoover.org/research/chi...

The Hoover Institution is now accepting applications for the 2026 Hoover Fellows Program. This five-year fellowship offers early-career scholars a platform to pursue research shaping public policy. Learn more and apply here: www.hoover.org/hoover-fello...

The Hoover Daily Report (HDR) delivers daily insights from Hoover Institution scholars on policy, markets, national security, and global affairs. Stay ahead of the curve—join the thousands already subscribed to the HDR, now available in both email and audio: www.hoover.org/publications...

Hoover Senior Fellow Elizabeth Economy interviews @noahbarkin.bsky.social, senior advisor with the Rhodium Group, about the evolving EU-China relationship following their July 2025 summit celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties. Watch the full episode of the China Considered: youtu.be/wyi3vIYx0sc

Military personnel and U.S. college students rarely interact. The Hoover National Security Affairs Fellows Mentorship Program aims to change that by strengthening connections between the two groups.

Under the guidance of @amyzegart.bsky.social, the @hooverinstitution.bsky.social National Security Affairs Fellows Mentorship Program is building bridges between college students and military personnel with the goal of promoting greater understanding. ow.ly/Ba4X50Wz6rq

Stanford Energy news is out! 1. #Solar + #batteries 2. Startup @mainspringenergy.bsky.social 3. Taiwan 's energy security 4. Small modular reactor Plus, all Stanford energy events next week… mailchi.mp/stanford/941... @hooverinstitution.bsky.social @latitudemedia.bsky.social @foreignaffairs.com

Was Woodrow Wilson a visionary statesman or a reactionary bigot? Historian Christopher Cox joins Peter Robinson on Uncommon Knowledge to discuss his book, Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn—a meticulously researched biography of the 28th president of the United States. Tune in: youtu.be/HM4oHhCwF-k

New podcast: @hooverinstitution.bsky.social Bill Whalen talks to me about my book "The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping" for Matters of Policy and Politics www.hoover.org/research/fat...

Thomas Sowell has challenged generations to think more clearly about economics, culture, and public policy. Hoover is now accepting submissions for two competitions in his honor. Winners will receive $5,000 and an invitation to a celebration of his legacy. Learn more: www.hoover.org/thomas-sowel...

Last call: Applications for the Hoover Institution's Veteran Fellowship Program (VFP) close July 31. This year-long, non-residential fellowship empowers 10 military veterans to drive public policy change through action-oriented projects. Learn more and apply here: www.hoover.org/veteran-fell...

Writing in @foreignaffairs.com, Hoover Senior Fellow @mcfaulmike.bsky.social and Research Fellow Abbas Milani argue that Moscow's abandonment of allies like Iran and Syria offers a warning to Beijing and strategic lessons for the United States. Read more: www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/real-...

“In Southeast Asia, the problem of sustainability is a real and urgent one,” said @hooverinstitution.bsky.social Director Condoleezza Rice. “This is a region that deserves our attention and our partnership.” sustainability.stanford.edu/news/summit-... #Indonesia #Singapore #SustainableDevelopment

🆕 How remote work can broaden recruitment and boost productivity Cevat Giray Aksoy (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social), Nicholas Bloom (@stanford.edu), Steven Davis (@hooverinstitution.bsky.social), Victoria Marino (@ebrd.bsky.social) & Cem Özguzel (@pse.bsky.social): voxdev.org/topic/labour...

Argentina's economic turnaround has defied a century of underperformance. Writing in @thefp.com, Hoover Senior Fellow Niall Ferguson argues that President Javier Milei's shock reforms have curbed inflation, revived growth, and rejected state-led economic models. www.thefp.com/p/niall-ferg...

How should scientists and policymakers navigate a landscape where S&T leadership is vital to national and economic security? Join Hoover, @aasforum.bsky.social, and @stanforddoerr.bsky.social for a fireside chat ft. Condoleezza Rice, Glenn Tiffert, and Arun Majumdar. www.hoover.org/events/advan...

Remote work used to be rare. Now it might be permanent. Steven Davis @hooverinstitution.bsky.social ‬talks to @talknormal.co.uk about what’s changed since #Covid, who’s benefiting—and what’s next for work New from Vox Talks: cepr.org/multimedia/w... #EconSky

Prudential requirements are essential to maintaining financial stability, but some Basel III rules limit sustainable growth in emerging and developing economies, write @brookings.edu's Vera Songwe, @hooverinstitution.bsky.social's Jendayi Frazer, and Peter Blair Henry.

The Hoover Institution is excited to announce an essay contest and multimedia competition honoring the scholarship of Thomas Sowell. Each winner will receive a $5,000 prize and an invitation to an upcoming celebration of his legacy. Learn more and enter here: www.hoover.org/thomas-sowel...

In The Dispatch, Hoover senior fellow @mcfaulmike.bsky.social argues that Trump's policies—weakening alliances, cutting aid, disrupting trade, proposing ineffective defense projects, and abandoning democratic ideals—are giving China and Russia an edge in Cold War 2.0. thedispatch.com/article/trum...

Former British PM Rishi Sunak has been named the William C. Edwards Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, where he will work on issues like trans-Atlantic relations, economic policy, technology, and global security challenges. Read more here: www.hoover.org/press/former...

In The American Spectator, Hoover Institution fellows Russell Berman and Kiron Skinner explore the geopolitical consequences of the Assad regime's collapse in #Syria, arguing that it offers a potential win for the West if Washington can craft a clear-eyed foreign policy spectator.org/end-of-the-a...