We're delighted that IGCC research director and Current History senior editor Stephan Haggard sat down to discuss the relaunch of the legendary global affairs journal, Current History,(now managed by IGCC) with Mathilde Fasting on her podcast Liberal Halvtime. Tune in here: civita.no/podcast/how-...

How did we get here? And do we have a future?

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On our blog, former IGCC Dissertation Fellow Jesus Venzor Rojas explores how identitarian rhetoric is reshaping U.S. migration diplomacy following the Trump administration's rejection of the UN Progress Declaration on Migration. Read more: ucigcc.org/blog/how-ide...

How Identitarian Rhetoric Is Reshaping U.S. Migration Diplomacy - IGCC

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On our blog, IGCC postdoc Adi Rao examines how historical base rates and crisis data can improve conflict forecasting, helping policymakers and analysts better distinguish genuine escalation risks from headline-driven speculation. Read more here: ucigcc.org/blog/revenge...

Revenge of the Experts: Building Better Conflict Predictions - IGCC

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The 2026 NEACD draws to a close today. Over the last two days, participants have discussed how to build trust and mitigate conflict among adversaries and allies in the Asia-Pacific region. Many thanks to our hosts and the IGCC & NEACD leadership who made this year's dialogues a success!

The 34th Northeast Asia Cooperation Dialogue begins today in Seoul. This Track 1.5 dialogue, established by IGCC in 1993, gathers representatives this week from the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, and Russia for discussions to further peace and prosperity throughout the region.

On our blog, IGCC dissertation fellow Roland Ovbiebo writes on the recent rise in mercury pollution as a result of climate change-driven natural disasters, and why international cooperative frameworks are critical preventative measures for further contamination: ucigcc.org/blog/how-cli...

How Climate Change Is Reawakening Mercury Pollution - IGCC

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This week, our 2026 Public Policy and Nuclear Threats (PPNT) Boot Camp came to an end, bringing the 22nd year of the program's existence to a close. Learn more about the program and this year's cohort here: ucigcc.org/news/igccs-p...

IGCC’s Public Policy and Nuclear Threats Concludes its 22nd Year of Training - IGCC

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This afternoon at Public Policy and Nuclear Threats (PPNT) Boot Camp, participants tackled simulations in breakout groups before presenting their solutions. Tonight's reception and closing keynote from Dr. Kim Budil will formally bring this year's event to a close!

The penultimate day of our PPNT Boot Camp was jam-packed with sessions, including morning lectures from Rolf Mowatt-Larssen and Kim Knight on nuclear terrorism and nuclear forensics, and a lunchtime seminar on presidential sole authority over nuclear use led by Linton Brooks.

Today at PPNT Boot Camp, we were pleased to welcome two representatives from Livermore National Lab's Center for Global Security Research (CGSR), Brad Roberts and Michael Albertson. Our thanks to Brad and Mike for sharing their presentations on the Two Peer Problem and Strategic Stability with us!

IGCC is proud to announce our new partnership with @ucpress.bsky.social as editors of Current History, America's oldest journal of contemporary world affairs. Learn more about the journal, IGCC's involvement, and what's inside the first issue here: ucigcc.org/current-hist...

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Today's PPNT Boot Camp presentations were focused on understanding global nuclear powers, including the NATO, Chinese, and North Korean nuclear programs. Our thanks to Elaine Bunn, Tong Zhao, Sulgiye Park, and Doug Loverro for sharing their expertise with us!

Our 2026 Public Policy and Nuclear Threats (PPNT) Boot Camp is officially underway! After an opening dinner and keynote lecture from Los Alamos director Thom Mason last night, participants have begun their first full day with lectures from John Scott and Linton Brooks. Stay tuned for more updates!

Can the liberal order survive America's retreat? A new essay from IGCC experts in @jodemocracy.bsky.social examines what the Trump administration's sovereigntist approach means for the multilateral architecture that liberal democracy depends on. Read more: www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/can...

Can the Liberal Order Survive America’s Retreat? | Journal of Democracy

No other democratic power will be able to uphold a new international order. Autocrats and illiberal coalitions are already rushing into the breach, and if they go unchecked, the damage will be lasting...

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As the latest heatwave continues to set records across Europe, climate-related disasters are an increasingly existential problem for the continent. Theodoros Ntounias explores the relationship between climate change and public trust in Europe on our blog: ucigcc.org/blog/climate...

Climate Change and Public Trust in Europe - IGCC

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IGCC senior fellow Jimmy Goodrich was quoted in the New York Times this week: "The U.S. government should have stronger controls on the export and manufacturing of CPUs for the China market... it is a loophole in the current regulations." Read more here: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/t...

China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. for First Time Since 2017

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In a new episode of Talking Policy, Thom Mason, director of the Los Alamos National Lab, joins us to discuss the shifting world order, the future of nuclear deterrence, and the next generation of nuclear security specialists. Listen now: ucigcc.org/podcast/nucl...

Nuclear Security in the 21st Century - IGCC

The global landscape has changed drastically since the development of the first nuclear weapons—from the rise of new great powers, to the rapid innovation and expansion of new technologies. On this ep...

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In his latest analysis for our blog, IGCC senior fellow Jimmy Goodrich discusses China's new “AI for Science” national strategy. Guided by government initiatives, Beijing is aggressively deploying AI across multiple fields—but how will it manage risk? Read more here: ucigcc.org/blog/inside-...

Inside China's "AI for Science" Strategy - IGCC

China is building a highly coordinated, state-subsidized “AI for Science” (AI4S) national strategy, but how will it manage risk? Guided by government initiatives and top researchers, Beijing is aggres...

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In the latest IGCC working paper, John Ahlquist and Theodoros Ntounias of @ucsandiego.bsky.social examine the power and influence of labor unions, ultimately concluding that their preventative and resistant power against threats of democratic backsliding is quite weak: ucigcc.org/publication/...

Labor Unions Are Not the “Bulwark of Democracy” - IGCC

In this working paper, John Ahlquist, a professor at UC San Diego, and Theodoros Ntounias, a PhD candidate at UC San Diego, examine the role of labor unions in preventing and resisting democratic back...

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New research by Prabin Khadka and Linnéa Gelot from Somalia and South Sudan shows that civilians judge peacekeepers not only by protection outcomes, but by whether their actions align with local expectations of effort, responsibility, and commitment: ucigcc.org/publication/...

Legitimacy in Peacekeeping: Civilian Support Hinges on Peacekeeper Behavior, Not Outcomes - IGCC

In this policy brief, Prabin Khadka and Linnéa Gelot investigate how civilians evaluate the legitimacy of peacekeeping missions amid declining support for UN-led operations.

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In a new working paper, Ph.D. candidate Malika Talgatova of University of California, San Diego examines how authoritarian regimes use both traditional and digital forms of information control to maintain political power and social stability: ucigcc.org/publication/...

Information Control in Autocracies: A Review Essay - IGCC

In this working paper, Malika Talgatova, a UC San Diego Ph.D. candidate and IGCC dissertation fellow alumna, explores the growing sophistication of information control in autocracies, including high-t...

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Read IGCC co-director Tai Ming Cheung explain why there is a critical need for more attention to Chinese scientific research: www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-feat...

The world wants Chinese tech. China is determined to keep it

China’s rivals are learning how to get what Beijing won’t share Read more at The Business Times.

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IGCC recently convened our 2025–26 Postdoctoral Fellows in Washington, D.C. for a dynamic conference showcasing their latest research. From nuclear policy to artificial intelligence and global security, the fellows shared insights on pressing issues. Read more here: ucigcc.org/news/postdoc...

Postdoc Conference Considers How Policymakers Will Tackle the Risks of Tomorrow - IGCC

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Congrats to our Postdoctoral Fellows in Technology & International Security for standout presentations at the UC–National Labs Fellowship Conference! 👏 Learn more about the IGCC Postdoctoral Fellowship: ucigcc.org/funding/post...

In a new interview on our blog, Associate Professor at Duke University, Rachel Myrick speaks with Stephan Haggard about her new book in which she analyzes how polarization affects foreign policymaking. ucigcc.org/blog/five-qu...

Five Questions on Polarization and International Politics - IGCC

Polarization has long been implicated in democratic backsliding but how does it affect foreign policymaking? In her new book, Polarization and International Politics (Princeton University Press 2025) ...

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Bangladesh’s 2026 election marked a rare democratic success story. On our blog Fernanda Buril and Erica Shein explore how the right leadership and decisions can reset a nation’s democratic path: ucigcc.org/blog/free-at...

“Free at Last”: What Bangladesh’s Interim Government Can Teach Other Countries in Transition - IGCC

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Research shows growing public interest in nuclear power, but support still trails behind technological progress. In this essay, IGCC postdoc Dominic Brennan explores why advances and transparency haven’t translated into stronger public trust: ucigcc.org/publication/...

Nuclear Power: Rebuilding Trust in an Audit Agenda - IGCC

Research by Pew Research Center and separately Radiant Energy Group has indicated a growing public attraction towards nuclear power. Yet, despite continuing advancements in nuclear power, public suppo...

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The public oversight model established during the Internet age has fundamentally shifted as AI firms have sidestepped the public sector, leaving a gap in governance over these new technologies. IGCC postdoc Emily Kim explains in analysis for our blog: ucigcc.org/blog/nobodys...

Nobody’s Blueprint: AI and the Governance Vacuum - IGCC

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In recent years, civil liberties have been increasingly curtailed or suspended, even in advanced democracies, for policy purposes. On our blog, Anil Menon and Pawel Charasz ask if this trend will continue as governments attempt to address immigration concerns: ucigcc.org/blog/will-pe...

Will People Surrender Civil Liberties in Exchange for Action Against Migration? - IGCC

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In his latest contribution for our blog, IGCC researcher James Lee asks of Taiwan, "If war broke out tomorrow, would they have the will and determination to defend themselves?" Read his analysis here: ucigcc.org/blog/does-ta...

Does Taiwan Have the Will to Defend Itself? - IGCC

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