Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public policy. Topics may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Open to students from other departments.

This interdisciplinary 1-unit (P/NP) colloquium—a collaboration between the Berkeley Risk and Security
Lab and the Institute of International Studies—explores the complex challenges and opportunities that
emerging technologies pose to national and international security policy. Open to both undergraduate and
graduate students, the course delves into how advancements in artificial intelligence, biotechnology,
quantum computing, space technologies, new types of nuclear weapons, and cyber capabilities are
reshaping the global security landscape. Via a combination of expert lectures, case studies, and in-depth
discussions, students will engage with leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from across the
university and the broader policy community including government officials, industry leaders, and the
non-profit sector. The colloquium is also designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration
among students and serve as a jumping-off point for research articles, honors theses, and dissertations.

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