Advancing democratic values, sustainable peace, and evidence-based policy through rigorous research and international cooperation.
Strategic Priorities
We convene thought leaders, policymakers, and civil society to address the most pressing challenges to global stability and human rights.
Strengthening electoral integrity, institutional transparency, and civic engagement in emerging and established democracies.
Explore InitiativesFacilitating track-two diplomacy, conflict mediation, and research on non-proliferation and emerging geopolitical threats.
Explore InitiativesAnalyzing the intersection of climate change, resource scarcity, and global stability to forge actionable international agreements.
Explore InitiativesEvidence-based research for a changing world.
An in-depth analysis of shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic circle, evaluating Canada's strategic imperatives alongside indigenous sovereignty and climate challenges.
Download PDFExamining the impact of AI-generated content on democratic processes.
Why current funding mechanisms fail the most vulnerable nations and how to fix them.
Assessing the contributions of Canada and allied nations in UN operations.
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