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Michael McFaul is the Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini Professor of International Studies at Stanford University's Department of Political Science, and Director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. He also holds the Bing Senior Fellow title at the Hoover Institution. A former U.S. Ambassador to Russia (2012-2014) and White House Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs (2009-2012), McFaul is a leading expert on Russian politics and U.S.-Russia relations. His research focuses on American foreign policy, great power dynamics, and the interplay between democracy and development. He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
- Education:
- Ph.D., International Relations, Oxford University (1991)
- M.A., Russian and East European Studies, Stanford University (1986)
- B.A., International Relations and Slavic Languages, Stanford University (1986)
McFaul’s work bridges academia and policy, with publications such as From Cold War to Hot Peace and contributions to NBC News as an international affairs analyst. His articles analyze Putin’s Russia, U.S.-China relations, and strategies for democratic promotion. Key themes include authoritarian regimes’ foreign policy drivers, Ukraine crisis dynamics, and cybersecurity challenges.
His career spans academic leadership, government service, and public commentary, emphasizing rigorous analysis of geopolitical challenges and democratic resilience.
