The Association for European, Geostrategic and International Studies (AEGIS)

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The Association for European, Geostrategic and International Studies (AEGIS) *

,We assist policy formation by driving multidisciplinary research and dialogue on European, geostrategic, geoeconomic, and international issues.

Mission and Values

Our vision is to empower informed decisions and policy formation through reliable Insights.

Our mission is to deliver quality research, analysis and dialogue. going beyond collecting data for research. It's about understanding people, markets, policies, institutions, and businesses to assist in informed decisions with confidence. We value credibility, independence, and public trust.

Core Values and Principles

• Intellectual and Institutional Independence: Operating free from the direct control of governments, partisan politics, or specific funding bodies to maintain objective analysis.

• Commitment to Evidence-Based Research: Grounding all findings, policy briefs, and recommendations in verified data, scientific methods, and rigorous interdisciplinary study.

• Transparency and Accountability: Publicly disclosing funding sources, financial structures, organizational affiliations, potential conflicts of interest, and research methodologies.

• Scientific Honesty and Integrity: Rejecting data distortion, ideological bias, or exaggerated claims in the pursuit of genuine problem-solving.

• Autonomy and Freedom of Inquiry: Upholding the right of researchers to explore unconventional questions, challenge orthodox thinking, and pursue innovative policy frameworks.

• Respect for Human Dignity and Diversity of Views: Fostering constructive dialogue, intellectual plurality, and engagement across multiple stakeholder groups and political perspectives.

• Care, Collegiality, and Ethical Culture: Maintaining a respectful, supportive internal environment free from harassment, while ensuring responsible use of resources.

Expertise and Methods

Based in Luxembourg, active in Luxembourg and beyond.

We assist policy formation by driving multidisciplinary research and dialogue on European, geostrategic, geoeconomic, and international issues.

We balance academic rigor with real-world usability. As our research spans time, disciplines, programs, and policy areas, we work with a multidisciplinary team of research collaborators at different seniority levels, including experts in economics, business studies, political science, engineering, health sciences, and law.

We promote policy formation, decision-making, and academic learning. Our audiences include policymakers, academics, journalists, young scientists, students, and more.

Our commissioned concrete deliverables include advisory, policy briefs, and strategic notes.

Our roundtables are held under the Chatham House Rule, mandating non-attribution.

We disseminate knowledge publicly through conferences, workshops, and scientific events.