Purpose and vision
Cooperation across regions in a changing world
Mission
Turning geopolitical insight and innovation into practical cooperation across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
We analyze geopolitical and technological change, shape strategies around shared interests and connect the partners needed to develop lasting programs and initiatives.
Vision
A more resilient international system strengthened by durable cooperation across regions.
01 — What we do
01
Strategic research and policy design
We examine geopolitical and technological change, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and develop practical options for governments, institutions and companies.
02
International convening and network building
Where interests align, we identify the relevant actors and bring together the officials, industry leaders, institutions and experts needed to take the discussion forward.
03
Policy and executive training
We develop the knowledge and networks that help emerging leaders work across regions, sectors and professional communities.
04
Program and partnership development
We turn shared interests into programs, institutional frameworks and partnerships designed to continue beyond a single publication or convening.
02 — Our values
Independent
Our analysis is independent of governments, clients and market positions.
Cross-regional
We approach Asia, the Middle East and Europe as a connected strategic space.
Practical
We produce options, frameworks and named next steps.
Durable
Success is repeat participation and initiatives that continue after the research ends.
03 — Convenings
Our convenings are designed to lead to what comes next. Each workshop and meeting is part of a wider programme of research and practical cooperation.
Roundtable · Energy and connectivity
Rethinking strategic autonomy for Kenya and East Africa
Related output: UAE–Germany–Kenya trilateral brief →
Conference · Energy and connectivity
A Region in Transition II
Related output: IMEC 2.0 — a new regional vision →
Workshop · AI, digital and cyber
Workarounding: the rise of tech middle power cooperation in a turbulent world
Related output: Workarounding (Palgrave Macmillan) →
Workshop · Strategic technologies and security
Tech Middle Powers launch workshop
Related output: 25-year technology-cooperation dataset, CASSIS →
04 — Contact
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