In a rapidly evolving, data-driven landscape, breakthrough innovations are propelling us towards a transformative era of technology convergence. Success hinges on the design, development, deployment, and regulation of technologies that are progressing at an unprecedented pace.
Stimson’s Converging Technologies and Global Security program embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to explore how innovative technologies like artificial intelligence, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT or blockchain), 3D printing, genetic engineering, nuclear technologies, and more are reshaping international security. For example, our projects are currently testing the potential of DLT platforms to enhance transparency and security in nuclear safeguards, nuclear security, and dual-use material trade, offering a novel solution to some common challenges in international security regimes. Through this exploration, the program aims to promote policymaking to support a successful and inclusive transition of these technologies in an effort to advance the next phase of humanity.
Accepting the growing scientific consensus that nuclear power is critical to addressing climate change
March 19, 2024
March 5, 2024
MATCH ‘2.0’ expands and refines Stimson’s DLT proof-of-concept as a basis for demonstration and discussion with chemical industry and national authorities
January 25, 2024
MATCH demonstrates how blockchain can reconcile discrepancies in dual-use chemical trade and reduce the risk of chemical weapons proliferation
July 25, 2023
Elimination of the world’s last declared chemical weapons stockpile still leaves plenty of work to do to prevent proliferation
July 21, 2023
An overview of how the MATCH proof-of-concept applies DLT to identify and reduce discrepancies in dual-use chemical trade
June 29, 2023
Discrepancies in declared quantities of dual-use chemicals transferred internationally are a growing problem – but blockchain technology may offer a solution
March 30, 2023
The MATCH prototype shows how blockchain technology can be used to track international transfers of dual-use chemicals
March 9, 2023
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