To advance and disseminate knowledge about the problems of war and peace
Who We Are
Established at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1978, the Program in Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security (ACDIS) is composed of over a dozen core faculty, numerous faculty associates and affiliates, and students—all drawn from over twenty different disciplines. These resident scholars collaborate with visiting researchers such as U.S. Air Force National Defense Fellows and Fulbright Visiting Scholars to pursue progressive and relevant academic research and discuss important issues in international security.
What We Do
Conduct Cutting-Edge Research: Dramatic changes in the world have brought new challenges for national and international security. The shifts in international relations brought on by the end of the cold war and the "global war on terrorism" demand cutting-edge research. ACDIS pursues innovative and influential research on subjects of global importance.
Teach the Future: Fueled by world-renowned University of Illinois faculty from more than twenty different disciplines, ACDIS is one of the most comprehensive international security studies programs in the United States. Whether concerned with nuclear deterrence, conflict management, or energy security, ACDIS faculty, students, and other participants are united in the belief that the university community makes important contributions to understanding and preventing war and other forms of mass violence.
Engage the Public: ACDIS enables a constructive public dialogue by addressing some of today’s most relevant international security problems. Through regular lecture series and periodic current affairs forums, ACDIS brings together academic experts, students, policy makers, and informed members of the community to examine significant world issues.
Disseminate Policy Analysis: ACDIS faculty and graduate students consult frequently with governmental and non-governmental organizations on international security issues. Through conferences, publications, and media events, ACDIS shares the knowledge gained through rigorous study to inform the policy debate both inside and outside of governments.
Funding Sources
Talented researchers are attracted to ACDIS through the effective use of grants from various sources. ACDIS has received grants in the past from such organizations as the MacArthur Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the National Security Education Program.
