Matthijs M. Maas

Environmental Law Institute, University of Copenhagen

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Matthijs M. Maas is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, international security, and global governance. His work critically examines how emerging AI technologies reshape strategic defense, particularly for smaller nations and multilateral institutions. Maas’s most cited paper, “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Defense: Strategic Implications for Small- and Medium-sized Force Providers” (2017, 43 citations), pioneers analysis of how AI alters power dynamics for states that lack superpower resources. He argues that these actors must adapt to maintain strategic relevance and avoid destabilization. In “Innovation-Proof Global Governance for Military Artificial Intelligence?” (2019, 28 citations), Maas challenges narrow debates on lethal autonomous weapons, advocating for governance frameworks robust enough to anticipate and regulate future, unforeseen AI capabilities. His contributions extend beyond technical analysis to policy design, emphasizing the need for proactive, adaptive international norms. Maas’s work is widely cited in security studies and AI ethics, shaping how scholars and policymakers understand the dual-use risks of military AI. His research is essential reading for anyone exploring the governance of emerging technologies in an era of rapid innovation.