Scott Singer

Scott Singer is a PhD (DPhil) candidate in International Relations at Balliol College, University of Oxford, specializing in the intersection of emerging technology and foreign policy. His research explores how AI and frontier technologies reshape national and individual security dynamics, particularly in U.S.-China relations. He co-founded the Oxford China Policy Lab, an interdisciplinary research hub addressing strategic risks arising from U.S.-China competition, focusing on AI and technology governance. Singer’s work has informed UK parliamentary committees and been featured in outlets like Foreign Policy and Bloomberg.

Education:

• B.A. in Economics & Fundamentals: Issues and Texts (University of Chicago)
• MPhil in International Relations (University of Oxford)

Research Interests:

• Emerging Technology Policy
• AI Governance
• U.S.-China Strategic Competition
• Public Opinion Dynamics
• Political Economy of Technology

Key Contributions:

• Co-developed frameworks analyzing AI’s role in geopolitical stability.
• Produced policy-relevant research on third-country vulnerabilities in US-China tech competition.

Awards & Recognition:

• Clarendon Scholarship (University of Oxford)
• Balliol College Marvin Bower Scholarship
• National Bureau of Asian Research Fellow

Advisory & Outreach:

• Provided evidence to UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on China policy.
• Hosted Oxford China Policy Lab’s interdisciplinary dialogues on AI safety and governance.

Labs & Affiliations:

• Oxford China Policy Lab (Co-Founder & Director)
• University of Oxford’s Department of Politics and International Relations