Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Systems
AI governance, agentic AI, generative AI, human–AI collaboration and AI security.
Independent Interdisciplinary Research Initiative
Prof. Dr. Aşkın İnci Sökmen Alaca
Artificial Intelligence · Intelligence Studies · International Security · Space Security · Frontier Technologies
Researching the intersection of technology, security, governance, intelligence and the future of human systems.
Biography
Research across security, intelligence and emerging technologies
Professor of International Relations working across international security, artificial intelligence, intelligence studies, space security and emerging technologies. Current research connects frontier geopolitics, post-silicon AI, planetary defense, autonomous systems, biotechnology, climate security and governance.
40+Book chapters
70+Conference papers
2SETA space monographs
2026Active research pipeline
Research Ecosystem
AISA Research Domains
Intelligence Studies
Strategic intelligence, OSINT, cognitive security, intelligence governance and decision intelligence.
International Security & Geopolitics
Security studies, frontier geopolitics, strategic competition, hybrid warfare and national resilience.
Space Security & Planetary Defense
Orbital security, planetary defense, space governance, human exploration and space medicine.
Terrorism & Counterterrorism
Radicalization, women terrorists, child soldiers, counterterrorism and security policy.
Nuclear Security & Strategic Stability
Nuclear governance, deterrence, signaling, non-proliferation and strategic stability.
Neuroscience, Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Neurotechnology, organoid intelligence, synthetic biology, genetics, human enhancement and biosecurity.
Climate, Environment & Water Security
Climate intelligence, environmental security, disaster intelligence, water security and resilience.
Cloud Computing & Digital Transformation
Enterprise architecture, cloud governance, digital infrastructure, data and algorithmic governance.
Leadership, Governance & Occupational Safety
Safety leadership, corporate governance, AI leadership, organizational resilience and change.
Defence Innovation & Future Warfare
Military AI, autonomous systems, swarm warfare, multi-domain operations and strategic technologies.
Emerging Science & Strategic Technologies
Quantum, neuromorphic, photonic, molecular, DNA and post-silicon computing.
Featured Research
Current Projects & Concepts
Research Output
Publications
Professional Platforms
Selected Platforms & Public Engagement
SETA
Research monographs on military weapon technologies in outer space.
Read publication →Noform Academy
AI policy, digital leadership and governance-related professional engagement.
Visit platform →Global Defense
Analysis on space security, international security, emerging technologies and future warfare.
UNIDIR
International discussions on AI, security, ethics and outer space security.
NATO Space COE
Space security and strategic technology workshops.
GitHub
Open research projects including AISA Research and Open-Agent Governance Framework.
Open GitHub →Latest
News & Research Activity
Contact
Research, speaking & collaboration
For academic collaboration, invited talks, policy research and international projects.