Christopher LaRoche

Christopher LaRoche studies how institutions govern catastrophic risks, with a focus on nuclear security and artificial intelligence. A fellow at Bard College’s Center for Civic Engagement, he previously served as a Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and has taught courses on international security at Central European University, Bard College, and the University of Toronto. His current research examines AI accidents and oversight, nuclear deterrence, and international cooperation on emerging technologies. His writing has appeared in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Lawfare, and War on the Rocks. He also publishes Failure Modes, a newsletter on nuclear risk and AI governance