Enabling technological and strategic advantage
The Advanced Capabilities for National Security Institute (formerly the Global Security Initiative) convenes world-class, interdisciplinary researchers and experts around mission-critical areas in support of national security.
To produce tools, technologies, and programs that are impactful and useful to policymakers and implementers, ACNSI leverages ASU’s unique capabilities – its breadth of expertise, strength in interdisciplinary teaming, global footprint, advanced infrastructure, and leading educational platforms – to meet the mission needs of defense, security and intelligence communities.
Expertise
Cybersecurity
Human, artificial intelligence and robot teaming
Accelerating operational efficiency
The Center on Information and Narrative Complexity
STEM education for national security
Sponsor engagement and proposal support
ACNSI news
Mission support
ACNSI prioritizes project execution to meet the mission needs of security and defense organizations. Financial support for ACNSI’s efforts to address long-term security needs is provided by government, industry and private foundations.
70%
U.S Department of War, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Intelligence Community
26%
Other government
4%
Industry
Year in review
ACNSI’s annual Year in Review document highlights our key accomplishments.
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