As the fragile U.S.-Iran cease-fire comes under renewed strain, Stanford Law student Josh Waldman turns his attention to sea mines—an old weapon with enormous consequences for global trade.

In “What Will Happen to Iran’s Sea Mines?,” Waldman, a Knight-Hennessy Scholars, argues that... the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz should force policymakers to pay closer attention to these low-cost, high-impact tools capable of disrupting shipping, energy markets, and international security. He makes the case that controlling the spread and use of sea mines may be just as important as managing more advanced weapons systems.

"While the international community has spilled many words—and sanctions—on Tehran’s cruise missile and drone production, it has done too little to stop Iran from building sea mine arsenals," writes Waldman.

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What Will Happen to Iran’s Sea Mines?

The overlooked technology wreaked havoc on the Strait of Hormuz—and global trade.

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For Stanford Law students Brionna Bolanos and Dayle Chung, the Bremond Fellowship offered a chance to pursue racial justice work that was intellectually rigorous and connected to why they came to law school in the first place.

In this video, the Stanford Center for Racial Justice’s two ...most recent Bremond Fellows discuss their research on the California Racial Justice Act, sentencing disparities, federalism, immigration enforcement, and the role of courts.

Supported by the Wilson Sonsini Foundation, the fellowship gives participating students the opportunity to develop original research, contribute to the center’s work, and explore pro bono practice through mentorship and programming with Wilson Sonsini.

The fellowship honors Harry Bremond, a trailblazing attorney who joined Wilson Sonsini in 1967 as one of the first Black lawyers in Silicon Valley and helped build the firm’s pro bono program.

Stanford Center for Racial Justice | Bremond Fellows 2025-2026 Cohort

With continued generous support from the Wilson Sonsini Foundation,...

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Much of the debate over AI and jobs has focused on the work the technology could eliminate. In a recent Washington Post op-ed, Stanford Law School student Anna Pasnau, JD ’28, turns to a less-discussed challenge: the skilled labor needed to build the infrastructure powering the AI boom.

...Pasnau, who worked at the White House Council of Economic Advisers from 2021 to 2024, and co-author Brian Deese, an Innovation Fellow at MIT, argue that shortages of electricians, welders, plumbers, and other skilled tradespeople could slow the construction of the infrastructure needed to support the AI boom. They call for broader licensing reciprocity, AI-assisted training, and a major national investment in apprenticeships.

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Opinion | AI is sparking a boom in blue-collar jobs. Here’s how to fill them.

Meeting a massive need for more electricians, welders and plumbers will take real ambition.

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