Research & Publications

Rigorous analysis on emerging risks, geopolitical dynamics, and long-term security challenges.

Naval ships

Shifting Power Dynamics in the Indo-Pacific

An examination of the shifting balance of power, multilateral frameworks, and the policy options available to maintain stability as China's military capabilities expand and alliance networks evolve.

Power grid infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure Resilience in the Digital Age

A sector-by-sector assessment of cyber threats to power grids, water systems, healthcare, and transportation networks, with a framework for enhancing resilience against state-sponsored and criminal attacks.

Wind turbines

Energy Transition and National Security Implications

How the shift to renewable energy creates new dependencies on critical minerals and reshapes geopolitical dynamics, with policy recommendations for securing clean energy supply chains.

Fighter jets

Defense Spending and Strategic Priorities in 2026

Analysis of global military expenditure exceeding $2.5 trillion, the trade-offs between conventional modernization and new domains, and the implications for allied defense cooperation.

Shipping containers

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Economic Resilience

Examination of critical vulnerabilities in semiconductor, critical mineral, and pharmaceutical supply chains, and the coordinated allied approach needed to build economic resilience.

AI technology

AI Governance and National Security Implications

Analysis of the strategic importance of AI, military applications including autonomous systems, cybersecurity implications, and the emerging international governance frameworks.

Climate change impact

Climate Change as a Security Threat Multiplier

How climate change exacerbates security challenges across the Sahel, South Asia, the Arctic, and small island states, with implications for military operations and international stability.

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