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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How Russia Is Building a Sovereign Drone Ecosystem for AI-Driven Autonomy

Kateryna Bondar analyzes how Russia is leveraging applied AI and building drone ecosystem, combining decentralized innovation, commercial tech, and state coordination to accelerate battlefield autonomy.

Report by Kateryna Bondar — April 13, 2026

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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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Russia Is Building Tomorrow’s War Machine

Russia is reshaping the future of warfare in real time, building AI-enabled command and control and deploying autonomous weapons without the ethical constraints that govern Western militaries, writes CSIS's Kateryna Bondar in The New York Times.

Commentary by Kateryna Bondar — April 21, 2026

The AI Policy Podcast

The Next Chapter of the AI Policy Podcast

In this episode, founding host Gregory C. Allen announces his departure from CSIS and introduces Aalok Mehta, Director of the Wadhwani AI Center, as the new host of the AI Policy Podcast.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Aalok Mehta — April 16, 2026

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The AI Policy Podcast

Unpacking Russian Military AI with Kateryna Bondar

In this episode, we are joined by Wadhwani AI Center fellow Kateryna Bondar to discuss her recent reports on Russia's military AI, "How Russia Is Building a Sovereign Drone Ecosystem for AI-Driven Autonomy" and "How Russia Is Reshaping Command and Control for AI-Enabled Warfare."

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Kateryna Bondar — April 14, 2026

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EST Rapid Roundup: Unpacking the National AI Framework

The White House released its National Policy Framework for AI. Join CSIS's Navin Girishankar and Aalok Mehta to unpack the framework's implications for federal vs. state AI regulation, U.S.-China competition, and prospects for Congressional action.

Event — March 30, 2026