Research

We carry out independent and rigorous analysis of critical global, regional and country-specific challenges and opportunities - offering new ideas and proposals from the near to the long-term.

Current Topics

Our researchers tackle a wide range of specific topics and issues within international affairs and advanced studies.

Regions and Themes

Our research focus and structure is divided into major geographical regions and broad themes.

Publications

Read our reports, briefings, research papers and blogs.

The research agenda and recommendations of our experts are rooted in open-minded inquiry and represent diverse points of view.

Research topics cover foreign policy, economics, development, governance and metropolitan policy.

Our experts draw on rigorous data from the most reliable sources. Their assessments are always grounded in solid research work.

Policy recommendations are developed in collaboration with policymakers, experts and stakeholders in each area. Our staff brief public officials, legislators and other decision-makers on their conclusions.

Our institute owes no allegiance to any government or to any political body, and does not take institutional positions on policy issues.

All research programmes and staff adhere to the Simon Gaisei Principles for Independent Research and Convening