Dr. Francis Fukuyama

Professor

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Biography

Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) and a Professor by courtesy in the Department of Political Science. With a BA in Classics from Cornell University and a PhD in Political Science from Harvard University, Fukuyama has authored several influential books, including 'The End of History and the Last Man,' which has been translated into twenty foreign editions, and 'Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment' published in September 2018. He has held notable academic positions, such as the Omer L. and Nancy Hirst Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University and the Bernard L. Schwartz Professor of International Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University. His expertise extends to various fields, including governance, international political economy, nation-building, and democratic processes. Fukuyama has served on the President's Council on Bioethics and in advisory roles for multiple organizations. He continues to contribute significantly to scholarly research and real-world applications through various projects focused on developing nations and strategic security issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow

2010-01-01 — Present

Freeman Spogli Institute International Studies • Stanford, CA

Senior fellow conducting research on international studies, governance, and strategic security.

Professor (By Courtesy)

2010-01-01 — Present

Department of Political Science • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research on political science topics.

Omer L. and Nancy Hirst Professor of Public Policy

1996-01-01 — 2000-12-31

School of Public Policy at George Mason University • Arlington, VA

Taught courses on public policy and governance.

Bernard L. Schwartz Professor of International Political Economy

2001-01-01 — 2010-12-31

Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University • Washington, DC

Provided instruction on political economy and international studies.

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Book Critics Award

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Medal of the Presidency of the Italian Republic

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Premio Capri

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Democracy Service Medal

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Founders Award

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Max M. Fisher Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Johann Skytte Prize

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Centennial Medal

Courses

INTLPOL 310A INTLPOL 300J INTLPOL 300A INTLPOL 310 INTLPOL 307 DDRL 191 INTLPOL 299 ENVRES 398 ENVRES 399 EASTASN 300

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.