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Palestinian Statehood and the War in Gaza
Following the recent discussion at Stanford University's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, Salam Fayyad, a former prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, emphasized the importance of a principled two-state solution that recognizes Palestinian rights at the outset. Fayyad's insights come amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has raised questions about the future of the region and the potential for peace.Fayyad highlighted the need for formal recognition of Palestinian life and national rights as a crucial step towards a peaceful resolution. He...
Five Stanford Undergraduates Named 2024 Goldwater Scholars
Five Stanford undergraduates have been named 2024 Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious national award that recognizes outstanding students in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.Among the recipients are Julie Chen, Cyrus Hajian, Jaeah Kim, Andrei Mandelshtam, and Sidra Xu, who were selected from a pool of 1,353 nominees. This year's winners bring Stanford's total count of Goldwater Scholars to 109 since the inception of the scholarship in 1989.Cyrus Hajian, one of the awardees, expressed the significance of the recognition, stating, "As someone who...