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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
- Sadie McCullough
- Program Manager, Wadhwani AI Center
- SMcCullough@csis.org
Featured Analysis
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Targeting State AI Laws Undermines, Rather than Advances, U.S. Technology Leadership
Commentary by Aalok Mehta — December 12, 2025
Recent Work
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Japan’s Agile AI Governance in Action: Fostering a Global Nexus Through Pluralistic Interoperability
Report by Hiroki Habuka — October 9, 2025
What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts
Critical Questions by Laura Caroli and Matt Mande — October 7, 2025
Is China Done with Nvidia’s AI Chips?
Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Sadie McCullough — September 24, 2025
Inside Europe’s AI Strategy with EU AI Office Director Lucilla Sioli
Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang on Securing U.S. AI Leadership
Featured Event
Unpacking the White House AI Action Plan with OSTP Director Michael Kratsios
All Wadhwani AI Center Content
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After the Virginia AI Bill Was Vetoed, What’s Next for State-Level AI Legislation?
Report by Laura Caroli — April 3, 2025
Mapping Chinese AI Regulation with Matt Sheehan
Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — April 2, 2025
Drones and AI on the Ukrainian Battlefield
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Kateryna Bondar — April 2, 2025
AI Action Plan RFI, California's AI Policy Working Group Report, and Why Programming Jobs Are Disappearing
Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Brielle Hill — March 26, 2025
Unpacking Japan's AI Policy with Hiroki Habuka
Event — March 21, 2025
Unpacking Japan’s AI Policy with Hiroki Habuka
Transcript — March 21, 2025
The State and Local AI Regulation Landscape with Dean Ball - The AI Policy Podcast
Event — March 19, 2025
The State and Local AI Regulation Landscape with Dean Ball
Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — March 19, 2025
Understanding U.S. Allies’ Current Legal Authority to Implement AI and Semiconductor Export Controls
Report by Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston — March 14, 2025
The Future of Transatlantic Digital Collaboration with EU Commissioner Michael McGrath
Event — March 13, 2025