About CETG
Understanding the evolving international order.
An independent research and advisory organisation dedicated to advancing understanding of emerging technologies, geopolitics, and international affairs through rigorous research, strategic analysis, and policy engagement.
About the Centre
The Centre for Emerging Technology and Geopolitics (CETG) is an independent research and advisory organisation dedicated to advancing understanding of the evolving international order, with a particular focus on emerging technologies, geopolitics, and international affairs.
In support of this mission, the Centre conducts rigorous research, produces strategic analysis, and engages with policymakers, businesses, academia, and civil society. The Centre also provides independent strategic advice and policy analysis to governments, international organisations, businesses, and other institutions.
Mission
To advance understanding of the evolving international order through independent, rigorous, and interdisciplinary research, strategic analysis, and policy engagement, with a particular focus on emerging technologies, geopolitics, and international affairs.
Vision
A world in which governments, businesses, international organisations, and societies are better equipped to understand, anticipate, and respond to technological, geopolitical, and economic change.
Our approach
Independent, rigorous, interdisciplinary
Independent
CETG is institutionally independent and committed to objective, evidence-based research and analysis.
Rigorous
Our work combines analytical depth, methodological rigour, and practical relevance to support better decision-making.
Interdisciplinary
We draw on perspectives from international relations, economics, law, history, technology policy, and regional studies.
Research Areas
Six research themes
- 01
Emerging Technologies
- 02
Technology Policy & Governance
- 03
Geopolitics & Foreign Policy
- 04
Security & Defence
- 05
Economic Security & Competitiveness
- 06
Regional & Comparative Studies
Our values
The principles guiding our work
- Independence
- We are institutionally independent and committed to objective, evidence-based research.
- Rigour
- We uphold the highest standards of analytical excellence, integrity, and intellectual honesty.
- Interdisciplinarity
- We integrate perspectives across disciplines to better understand complex international challenges.
- International Perspective
- We bring an international perspective to technological and geopolitical issues through comparative analysis, regional expertise, and multilingual research.
- Policy Relevance
- We seek to produce research that informs policy, supports decision-makers, and contributes constructively to public debate.