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W-01 · Research
Strategic Research and Policy Analysis
CQSS produces high-quality research on international relations, diplomacy, conflict resolution, mediation, sanctions, disarmament, peacebuilding, national security, migration, climate security, artificial intelligence, drones, and global governance.
Domains
Where the research is done
CQSS works at the intersection of strategy, diplomacy, security, peacebuilding, governance, technology, and emerging global challenges. We do not merely study global problems; we seek to design frameworks that help leaders and institutions solve them.
Diplomacy and Statecraft
CQSS examines the changing nature of diplomacy and statecraft in a multipolar and technologically disrupted world.
Mediation and Conflict Resolution
CQSS promotes mediation as a vital instrument for preventing violence, resolving disputes, rebuilding trust, and restoring broken relationships among individuals, communities, institutions, and nations.
Peace Studies and Peacebuilding
CQSS advances peace studies as both an academic discipline and a practical tool for transforming society.
Geopolitics and Global Strategy
CQSS studies the changing structure of global power and its impact on peace, security, diplomacy, and international cooperation.
Migration, Displacement, and Human Security
CQSS addresses migration as one of the defining human security issues of our time.
Climate Change, Peace, and Security
CQSS examines climate change as a major driver of conflict, displacement, food insecurity, water stress, economic instability, public health emergencies, and humanitarian crisis.
Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance
CQSS explores the opportunities, risks, and governance challenges of artificial intelligence in diplomacy, security, development, education, humanitarian response, public policy, and democratic institutions.
Drones, Autonomous Systems, and Modern Security
CQSS studies the growing role of drones and autonomous systems in modern conflict, border security, humanitarian operations, disaster response, surveillance, peacekeeping, and warfare.
Sanctions, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation
CQSS examines sanctions, disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation as critical tools in international peace and security.
Strategic Foresight and Global Risk
CQSS helps leaders and institutions anticipate future risks and opportunities.
Scope
What the research covers
Our research is designed to move beyond theory into practical policy solutions that can assist governments, international institutions, think tanks, universities, NGOs, faith-based organizations, and civil society organizations.
Approach
How the work is done
CQSS combines intellectual depth with practical action.
Our work is guided by strategic foresight, interdisciplinary research, ethical leadership, diplomatic engagement, civil society participation, and solution-oriented policy thinking.
Analytical
A-01Our approach is analytical, because global challenges require deep understanding.
Strategic
A-02Our approach is strategic, because policy decisions must be forward-looking.
Ethical
A-03Our approach is ethical, because power must be guided by responsibility.
Interdisciplinary
A-04Our approach is interdisciplinary, because no single field can solve today’s complex problems.
Practical
A-05Our approach is practical, because research must contribute to real-world transformation.
Peace-centered
A-06Our approach is peace-centered, because the ultimate goal of statecraft must be the protection of human life, dignity, justice, and stability.
Our research aims to inform public debate, support evidence-based policy, strengthen civil society action, and provide practical solutions to urgent global challenges.
W-11 · Foresight
Strategic Foresight and Global Risk
CQSS helps leaders and institutions anticipate future risks and opportunities.
Through strategic foresight, scenario thinking, early warning analysis, and policy imagination, we examine emerging threats such as geopolitical instability, technological disruption, climate insecurity, cyber conflict, artificial intelligence, drone warfare, migration pressures, economic shocks, and the changing nature of war and peace.
Our foresight work helps institutions prepare for possible futures, reduce uncertainty, and make wiser decisions before crises escalate.
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Individuals and institutions can support CQSS research by contributing expertise, data, funding, publications, case studies, field experience, and policy insight.
Research support helps us produce knowledge that can influence policy, strengthen peacebuilding, and guide responsible leadership.
Become a Fellow or Research Associate
CQSS welcomes scholars, practitioners, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, policy experts, and professionals who wish to contribute to our research and programs.
Fellows and research associates may work on themes such as geopolitics, peace studies, mediation, migration, climate security, AI governance, drones, sanctions, disarmament, global strategy, and public policy.
Together, we can shape statecraft for the quantum age and build a future guided by wisdom, justice, strategy, innovation, and peace.
Every other way to work with CQSS is listed at the foot of this page.