Bridging Insight with Impact
At the Harrison Institute for Strategic Studies (HISS), we translate world-class research into actionable intelligence and strategic solutions. Operating at the critical nexus of geopolitics, geoeconomics, defence, security, and technological innovation, we provide clients in the public and private sectors with the clarity and foresight needed to navigate complexity, mitigate risk, and seize opportunity.
Our Service
Our services are designed to bridge the gap between foundational research and commercial or policy relevance, delivering tailored outputs for decisive leadership.
Strategic Advisory & Policy Development
We provide direct, confidential counsel to governments and international organizations. Our experts help craft robust strategies by integrating analysis across our core domains.
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Geopolitical & Geoeconomic Risk Assessment
Scenario planning and forecasting for regional stability, economic statecraft, and supply chain resilience.
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National Security & Defence Frameworks
Developing modern strategies for integrated defence, hybrid threats, and alliance structures.
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Technology & Security Policy
Formulating governance frameworks for critical and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cyber, space, biotech) with national security implications.
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Custom Research & Analysis Reports
We undertake bespoke, in-depth research projects to address specific client challenges. Our reports combine deep subject expertise with a multidisciplinary lens.
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Horizon Scanning & Foresight Studies
Identifying emerging disruptors and long-term trends at the intersection of technology and global security.
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Competitive Landscape Analysis
Geoeconomic intelligence on strategic sectors, state-backed competitors, and regulatory environments.
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Specialized White Papers & Briefings
Authoritative, evidence-based documents designed to inform internal strategy or public policy positioning.
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Commercial Intelligence & Market Entry Strategy
We enable businesses to understand and navigate the interface between market forces and state power.
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Political Risk Advisory
Assessing the impact of regulatory changes, sanctions, and political instability on operations and investments.
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Technology Due Diligence
Evaluating the security, geopolitical, and export control dimensions of mergers, acquisitions, and innovations.
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Strategic Market Access
Guiding companies through complex geoeconomic environments, identifying partnerships, and anticipating state-led competition.
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Innovation & Technology Analysis
We decode the security and strategic implications of technological advancement for both public and private sector clients.
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Defence & Dual-Use Innovation Scouting
Identifying transformative technologies with applications for national security and commercial markets.
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Cyber Geostrategy
Analyzing the interplay between cyber threats, offensive/defensive capabilities, and international relations.
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Resilience & Critical Infrastructure Studies
Assessing vulnerabilities and designing strategies for protecting essential technological and industrial assets.
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Our Distinctive Value
Every HISS service is underpinned by our core strength: the synthesis of disparate fields into a coherent strategic picture. We don’t just analyze the political, the economic, the military, and the technological in isolation—we connect them. This integrated approach ensures our clients are not just reacting to events, but are proactively shaping their future.