Our Research Programmes

Cyber Strategy and Statecraft

We analyse the development and application of cyber policy and strategy, cyber as a tool of statecraft and cyberspace as an arena for geopolitical competition.

Cyber Threats and Resilience

We focus on understanding and assessing cyber threats from state and non-state actors and evaluate responses and risk management approaches to mitigate them.

Disruptive Technologies

We examine the impact of disruptive technologies on national security, economic growth and the role of technology in an era of geopolitical competition.

Defence Industries, Defence Spending, Military Domains and Strategy

Defence Acquisition and Industrial Strategy

Defence Management and Economics

Defence Strategy and Organisation

Air Power

C4ISR and Emerging Tech

Integrated Air and Missile Defence

Land Warfare

Sea Power

Space Policy

Energy Security and Climate Change

Energy and Security Programme

Our evidence-led analysis helps governments, industry, and civil society understand how energy markets, technologies and global supply chains impact national and international security.

Environmental Crime and Climate Security Programme

This theme focuses on the multifaceted relationship between climate change, environmental and human security, activism, and organised crime.

Strategic and Security Aspects of Civil Nuclear Power

We seek to understand the role that civil nuclear power plays as an instrument of geopolitics, and how to mitigate potential security and safety risks of its spread.

Finance Security, Organised Crime and Corruption

Financial Crime Policy

This programme focuses on the development and implementation of effective anti-financial crime policies and regulation both in the UK and internationally.

Sanctions, State Threats and Economic Security

This programme focuses on sanctions, economic security, and the financial dimension of state threats.

Organised Crime and Corruption Programme

Our work on organised crime and corruption explores the dynamics of illicit markets and the drivers and enablers that sustain them in order to inform effective policy responses.

International Security

European Security in Transformation Programme

The European Security in Transformation Programme analyses perennial and emerging security challenges for the wider Euro-Atlantic region within the context of the UK’s national security.

Evolving Security of Russia and Eurasia Programme

This research programme analyses Russia’s strategic thinking, political change and its global and regional ambitions.

Navigating the Indo-Pacific Programme

This programme covers security in the region that is the global centre of gravity for economic growth, technological development, and geopolitical competition: the Indo-Pacific.

Renewing the Transatlantic Alliance for a New Security Era

A dialogue between the US and its European allies on how to refresh the transatlantic security relationship in response to a shifting international environment.

Shifting Security in Latin America Programme

We examine the fast-evolving security and defence agenda in Latin America and consider the most effective ways to counter the leading threats across the region.

The Middle East, North Africa and Turkey in the New Global Order Programme

This programme examines transnational dynamics in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey within a shifting global order.

State Threats, Extremism and Countering Terrorism

State Threats

Conflict Environments and their Violent Influences

This programme aims to better understand the multi-dimensional violent influences that contribute to conflict environments and how to better prevent and counter them.

CT and PCVE Policy and Practice

This programme focuses on improving effectiveness and impact of preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism policy and practice.

Exploitation of Online Spaces and Emerging Technologies

This programme examines the various ways in which communications and communities are exploited, particularly emphasising the misuse of online platforms and new technologies.

Far Right Extremism and Terrorism (FRET)

We examine the transnational aspects of far-right extremist violence and terrorism, emphasising online interactions, gender roles and the effects on communities.

Stabilisation, Peacebuilding and Integrated Programming

This programme aims to enhance the effectiveness and impact of stabilisation and peacebuilding initiatives while also exploring the advantages of integrated programming methods.

Transnational Jihadist Threats

We assess transnational jihadist threats on a global scale, spanning from Europe to Africa. Our CT/PCVE initiatives inform effective policies and practices for international counterterrorism strategies.