Wadhwani AI Center

Conducting research on the governance, geopolitics, and national security implications of AI and other advanced technologies

The Wadhwani AI Center at CSIS conducts high-impact research on the policy implications of artificial intelligence, with a focus on national security, geopolitics, economic competitiveness, and global governance.  

Since 2023, the Wadhwani AI Center has been shaping the global conversation on AI policy through expert analysis and as a trusted source of insights for the U.S. government as well as international allies and partners. Our team frequently advises bipartisan U.S. government officials and civil servants, including Congressional testimony, private briefings, and published reports. As part of our research, we regularly engage with leading AI companies and academic researchers.

Governments around the world are struggling with the unique governance challenges posed by AI. Wadhwani AI Center experts analyze and propose solutions for national and multilateral AI governance efforts.

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Global competition for leadership in AI and advanced technology has risen to unprecedented levels. Research from the Wadhwani AI Center investigates how emerging technologies affect the balance of power between nations, semiconductor export controls efforts, and U.S. economic security.

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Wadhwani AI Center experts analyze the challenges and opportunities posed by AI for national security and defense. Discover how the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. intelligence community can responsibly accelerate AI adoption for national security impact.

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Featured Analysis

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Photo: Master Sgt. Whitney Hughes/DVIDS

What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do?

Matt Mande and Gregory C. Allen provide a detailed overview Maven Smart System, the AI-powered software platform that has enabled a revolution in military targeting.

Critical Questions by Matt Mande and Gregory C. Allen — June 2, 2026

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Photo: Yana Iskayeva/Getty Images

Defining Autonomy: Why Software, Not Drones, Will Decide the Next War

As the Pentagon revises its autonomous weapons policy, Kateryna Bondar argues that the definition of an autonomous weapon system must extend beyond the effector to include the software orchestration layer where lethal decisions are increasingly made.

Brief by Kateryna Bondar and Matt Mande — June 10, 2026

Featured Event

Exploring Global AI Policy Priorities Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit

Presented by Wadhwani AI Center
January 30, 2026 • 8:40 am – 2:00 pm EST

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Defining Autonomy: Why Software, Not Drones, Will Decide the Next War

As the Pentagon revises its autonomous weapons policy, Kateryna Bondar argues that the definition of an autonomous weapon system must extend beyond the effector to include the software orchestration layer where lethal decisions are increasingly made.

Brief by Kateryna Bondar and Matt Mande — June 10, 2026

Audio Briefs

What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do?

An audio version of "⁠What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do?⁠," a new Critical Question by CSIS’s Matt Mande with Gregory C. Allen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Matt Mande and Gregory C. Allen — June 2, 2026

Audio Briefs

What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do?

Matt Mande and Gregory C. Allen provide a detailed overview Maven Smart System, the AI-powered software platform that has enabled a revolution in military targeting.

Critical Questions by Matt Mande and Gregory C. Allen — June 2, 2026

EST Rapid Roundup: Unpacking the Trump-Xi Summit Pt.2 - Tech Competition

Following the recent Trump-Xi summit, join CSIS's Navin Girishankar, Lauryn Williams, Aalok Mehta, and James Lewis to unpack what both sides expected, the implications of China's growing role as a global innovation hub, cybersecurity stakes, AI guardrails, and what China's coordination with Iran means for dialogue moving forward.

Event — May 20, 2026