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We shape policy and strategy through objective analysis, bringing clarity to the world's most complex security, economic, and governance challenges.

350+
Expert Researchers
2,400
Publications Annually
47
Countries Engaged
56yrs
Policy Influence
Research Programs

Where We Focus

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International Security & Defense

Analyzing emerging threats, deterrence strategies, and the evolving architecture of global security in an era of great-power competition.

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Global Economics & Trade

Examining the fiscal, monetary, and structural forces shaping prosperity across emerging markets, multilateral institutions, and digital economies.

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Technology & Emerging Threats

Charting the strategic implications of artificial intelligence, cyber operations, and dual-use technologies transforming the nature of conflict.

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Governance & Democratic Institutions

Investigating the resilience, reform, and accountability of state institutions under pressure from authoritarianism, polarization, and systemic corruption.

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Climate, Energy & Resilience

Bridging climate science and policy to assess energy transition risks, resource conflicts, and the geopolitical consequences of environmental change.

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Health Security & Biosystems

Assessing pandemic preparedness, biotechnology risks, and the intersection of global health systems with national security imperatives.

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Latest from our researchers

Featured Publications

Recent Publications

◆ Policy Brief

Autonomous Systems and the Laws of Armed Conflict

Dr. Yuki Tanaka · February 2025
◆ Working Paper

Fiscal Fragility in the Global South

Ibrahim Al-Rashid · January 2025
◆ Research Report

Disinformation Ecosystems and Electoral Integrity

Dr. Priya Menon · January 2025
◆ Commentary

Rethinking Extended Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

Dr. Marcus Cole · December 2024
Our Scholars

Meet the Experts

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Dr. Eleanor Marsh
Senior Fellow · Security Studies
Great-power competition, nuclear deterrence, NATO cohesion
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Dr. James Okonkwo
Director · African Affairs
Governance reform, conflict mediation, development finance
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Dr. Priya Menon
Research Fellow · Digital Governance
Disinformation, platform regulation, democratic backsliding
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Dr. Marcus Cole
Senior Fellow · Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific security, extended deterrence, alliance strategy
Calendar

Upcoming Events

Mar
18
◆ Conference

Strategic Competition in the Digital Age: AI, Cyber, and the Future of Conflict

Washington D.C. · In-Person + Livestream
Apr
03
◆ Webinar

Fiscal Stress and Democratic Stability: Lessons from Emerging Economies

Online · 10:00 AM EST
Apr
22
◆ Roundtable

Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition: Geopolitical Risk Assessment 2025

Brussels · Invitation Only
May
07
◆ Annual Lecture

The 2025 Meridian Lecture: Rethinking Multilateralism in a Contested World

Washington D.C. · Open to Public