AI and Statecraft

4 Credits.

This course is a deep dive into how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the foundations and instruments of national power. The course explores the evolution of AI technologies and possible future pathways; the strategies pursued by governments and private-sector actors to harness AI for economic, political, and military advantage; and the emerging competition and cooperation among states with differing technological capabilities and geopolitical positions. Students will analyze models for AI governance, assess approaches to integrating AI into economies and societies, and evaluate how AI is transforming intelligence, diplomacy, and warfare. The course equips students with an analytical framework for interpreting the strategic implications of AI and for integrating technological change into traditional theories and practices of statecraft.