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Background reference on CSIS, a major U.S. think tank relevant to AI policy and governance discussions; useful for understanding institutional actors in the AI governance landscape.

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Wikipedia article on CSIS, a prominent Washington D.C.-based bipartisan policy research organization founded in 1962. CSIS conducts research and analysis on global policy issues including national security, geopolitics, technology, and governance. It is relevant to AI governance discussions as it produces reports and convenes experts on emerging technology policy.

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  • CSIS is a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington D.C. focused on defense, security, and international affairs policy research.
  • Founded in 1962, it is one of the most influential policy research institutions in the United States.
  • CSIS has increasingly engaged with technology policy including AI, cybersecurity, and emerging tech governance.
  • The organization publishes reports, hosts events, and advises policymakers on national security and technology issues.
  • Relevant to AI governance as a key institution shaping U.S. and international technology policy discourse.

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 Coordinates : 38°54′07″N 77°02′31″W  /  38.90194°N 77.04194°W  / 38.90194; -77.04194 
 

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 American think tank in Washington, D.C. 
 Not to be confused with Centre for Strategic and International Studies (Indonesia). 
 

 Center for Strategic and International Studies Headquarters in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. Abbreviation CSIS Formation 1962 &#59; 64 years ago  ( 1962 ) Type Foreign policy think tank Tax ID no. 52-1501082 [ 1 ] Legal status 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization [ 2 ] Headquarters 1616 Rhode Island Avenue NW Location(s) Washington, D.C. , U.S.
 Coordinates 38°54′07″N 77°02′31″W  /  38.90194°N 77.04194°W  / 38.90194; -77.04194 President John J. Hamre [ 3 ] Chairman , Board of Trustees Thomas J. Pritzker [ 4 ] Affiliations Georgetown University (1962–1987) Revenue $43,431,720 [ 1 ] (2014) Expenses $38,935,803 [ 1 ] (2014) Endowment $12,522,632 [ 1 ] Employees 354 [ 1 ] (2014) Volunteers 274 [ 1 ] (2014) Website www .csis .org 
 The Center for Strategic and International Studies ( CSIS ) is an American think tank based in Washington, D.C. [ 5 ] From its founding in 1962 until 1987, it was an affiliate of Georgetown University , initially named the Center for Strategic and International Studies of Georgetown University .

 The center conducts policy studies and strategic analyses of political, economic and security issues throughout the world, with a focus on issues concerning international relations , trade, technology, finance, energy and geostrategy . [ 6 ] 

 Since its founding, CSIS "has been dedicated to finding ways to sustain American prominence and prosperity as a force for good in the world," according to its outward-facing prospectûs. [ 7 ] CSIS is officially a bipartisan think tank with scholars that represent varying points of view across the political spectrum . It is known for inviting well-known foreign policy and public service officials from the U.S. Congress and the executive branch , including those affiliated with either the Democratic or the Republican Party as well as foreign officials of varying political backgrounds. It has been labeled a broadly "centrist" think tank by U.S. News & World Report . [ 8 ] 

 The Center hosts the Statesmen's Forum, a bipartisan venue for international leaders to present their views. Past speakers have included United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and National Security Advisor Tom Donilon . [ 9 ] The center also conducts the CSIS-Schieffer School Dialogues, a series of multiple discussions hosted by Bob Schieffer of CBS News , and the

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