Center for International Security and Cooperation
The Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is Stanford University's hub for researchers addressing pressing international security issues. Founded in 1983 and housed within the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, CISAC brings together scholars from the natural sciences, social sciences, law, and engineering to produce policy-relevant research, train the next generation of security experts, and facilitate Track II diplomatic dialogue. Key focus areas include nuclear risk reduction, AI and emerging technology governance, cybersecurity, biosecurity, and geopolitical competition over technology.
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CISAC believes that rigorous, interdisciplinary academic research combined with direct policy engagement and training of future leaders can reduce the most serious security risks facing humanity. For AI specifically, CISAC argues that developing robust international governance frameworks, drawing on lessons from nuclear arms control and diplomacy, can manage the risks of AI competition and misuse. By producing high-quality research on AI governance, facilitating Track II dialogue between great powers, training scholars and practitioners, and directly advising policymakers, CISAC aims to increase the likelihood that AI development proceeds in ways that reduce rather than amplify catastrophic and existential risks.
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- Apr 2, 2026, 9:58 PM UTC
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- Mar 20, 2026, 2:35 AM UTC