Shaping the future of grand strategy and global affairs
Based in Edinburgh, the Scottish Institute for Strategy and International Affairs provides independent research, rigorous geopolitical analysis, and strategic foresight on complex global challenges.
Core pillars of our work
We bridge the divide between academic inquiry and policy formulation, delivering critical analysis across vital dimensions of international strategy.
Grand strategy
Evaluating long-term diplomatic, military, and economic statecraft in an era of rapid multipolar shifts.
Geopolitical risk
Comprehensive intelligence and foresight reports on evolving regional tensions and international dynamics.
Policy commentary
Timely essays and op-eds examining ongoing global conflicts, negotiations, and institutional shifts.
Strategic dialogues
Fostering non-partisan discussion among international policymakers, scholars, and industry leaders.
About the institute
Founded in Edinburgh, the Scottish Institute for Strategy and International Affairs serves as an independent think tank dedicated to grand strategy and foreign policy. We bring a distinctive Scottish perspective to international affairs, cultivating rigorous discourse and high-impact scholarship to help global leaders navigate unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty.
Navigating a turbulent world order
Through rigorous research papers, policy briefs, and strategic roundtables, we illuminate the structural forces transforming international security and multilateral governance.
"The institute's policy analyses consistently provide clear, nuanced strategic perspective on transatlantic security questions."
Dr. Alistair Macleod
"An indispensable source of insight for diplomats and scholars tracking international governance trends from the UK."
Fiona Campbell
"Their focus on long-term grand strategy separates them from short-cycle media commentary. Truly essential reading."
David Ross
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Headquarters
Scottish Institute for Strategy and International Affairs
Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom