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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The AI Policy Podcast

Senate Strikes AI Law Moratorium, Courts Rule on Copyright Cases, and Congress Talks AGI

In this episode, we cover the Senate's vote to remove the moratorium on state AI laws from the reconciliation bill (00:38), the latest AI copyright court rulings involving Meta and Anthropic (7:38), key takeaways from the House Select Committee on China's AI hearing (20:55), and the latest developments surrounding DeepSeek, including export control impacts and military ties (27:45).

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and H. Andrew Schwartz — July 2, 2025

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The AI Policy Podcast

AI, Cybersecurity, and Securing Model Weights with Miles Brundage and Chris Rohlf

In this episode, Miles Brundage and Chris Rohlf join us to explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, from the offense-defense balance to securing model weights. We also discuss “AI security doomerism” and what policymakers can do to strengthen AI system protections.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen, Miles Brundage, and Chris Rohlf — June 27, 2025

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How Ukraine’s Operation “Spider’s Web” Redefines Asymmetric Warfare

Kateryna Bondar unpacks Operation “Spider's Web”—a groundbreaking drone offensive that blends low-cost technology, precision targeting, and strategic planning to expose the vulnerabilities of powerful militaries and redefine the future of strategic warfare.

Critical Questions by Kateryna Bondar — June 2, 2025