Upcoming Events

Research Webinar: Dr. Christopher Lawrence in conversation with BRSL's Dr. Cameron Tracy

The Balance of Nuclear Humility: Techno-optimism, Complexity, and the Perils of Nuclear Primacy

Overview: This research seminar will cover Dr. Lawrence’s recent research on the diverse ways in which states plan out their nuclear weapons arsenals. While some field large numbers of weapons, chasing nuclear dominance over adversaries, others are content with smaller arsenals, deemed sufficient to deter adversaries from attacking. This analysis builds on quantitative modeling of strategic nuclear strikes, showing correlations between the scale of a state’s nuclear arsenal and uncertainties in its strategic effects.

Date: Monday, June 9th, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM, Pacific Time

Location: GSPP-Hearst-Classroom-105 Cap:52

Speakers: Dr. Christopher Lawrence, Dr. Cameron Tracy

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3/6/25 The Enduring Role of Los Alamos National Laboratory in National Security

Date: Thursday, March 6th Location: Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall, 2595 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley Time: 5:00-6:30 pm PT Speaker: Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason Recent geopolitical conditions have put Los Alamos National Laboratory’s national...
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Data-Centric AI Governance: Addressing the Limitations of Model-Focused Policies

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Open-Source Assessments of AI Capabilities: The Proliferation of AI Analysis Tools, Replicating Competitor Models, and the Zhousidun Dataset

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Experimental Wargaming Article Published

Experimental Wargaming Article Published

We are delighted to share that "Evidence of the Unthinkable: Experimental Wargaming at the Nuclear Threshold" by two BRSL faculty, Andrew Reddie and Bethany Goldblum has been published in the Journal of Peace Research. The article is open access and available here....

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11/7/22 | Space and National Security

11/7/22 | Space and National Security

The Changing Role of Space in the U.S. Strategic Posture Ben Bahney; Program Leader, Space; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Abstract: Why is there a new US Space Force, and what is the role of space in military and strategic competition with major powers? ...

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