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Through a simulation of a Chinese blockade on Taiwan, Carnegie scholars examine AI's potential impact on national security crises. How would AI impact the speed, perception, and groupthink of bureaucratic decisionmakers? Learn more in Christopher S. Chivvis and Jennifer Kavanagh's full article.

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Hypersonic Missiles Arms Race: What You Need to Know

Hypersonic missiles can travel faster than five times the speed of sound. Russia and China have invested heavily in different types of hypersonic missiles capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads. The United States has also invested in its hypersonic missile technology. What are hypersonic weapons capable of, and what dangers do they pose to international stability? Is another arms race under way?

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Wagner Group: Are Russia’s Mercenaries a Threat to U.S. Interests?

Russia’s shadowy mercenaries known as the Wagner Group offer Moscow deniability on the battlefield and a cheap way to build influence across the globe.

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Carnegie Explainer Videos

Discover what’s driving today’s hottest global issues with Carnegie Explainers.

With expert insights and rich visuals, our scholars bring clarity to complex foreign policy issues, providing a deeper understanding of critical geopolitical challenges.

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Video of Chris Chivvis discussing the role of AI in national security decision-making.
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Emissary
Is AI the Future of National Security?

Through a simulation of a Chinese blockade on Taiwan, Carnegie scholars examine AI's potential impact on national security crises. How would AI impact the speed, perception, and groupthink of bureaucratic decisionmakers? Learn more in Christopher S. Chivvis and Jennifer Kavanagh's full article.

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Hypersonic Missiles Arms Race: What You Need to Know

Hypersonic missiles can travel faster than five times the speed of sound. Russia and China have invested heavily in different types of hypersonic missiles capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads. The United States has also invested in its hypersonic missile technology. What are hypersonic weapons capable of, and what dangers do they pose to international stability? Is another arms race under way?

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Wagner Group: Are Russia’s Mercenaries a Threat to U.S. Interests?

Russia’s shadowy mercenaries known as the Wagner Group offer Moscow deniability on the battlefield and a cheap way to build influence across the globe.