Strategic Foresight
Explore future developments, assess risks and prepare for alternative scenarios to support strategic decisions.
Through: Advisory Council
Relevant Council members contribute strategic judgment on priorities, major choices and long-term developments. The Center coordinates each engagement and selects suitable contributors according to the assignment and availability. Larger assignments can combine Network research with Council-level strategic discussion.
Who it is for
Organisations, foundations, public institutions and teams responsible for strategic planning.
What you receive
A map of trends and emerging risks, alternative scenarios, early warning indicators and practical response options.
Possible areas
- Long-term political and regional trends
- Early signals of change and emerging opportunities
- Review of strategic assumptions and monitoring priorities
- Identification of critical uncertainties and decisions
- Development of alternative political and security scenarios
- Testing strategies and comparing courses of action
Scope and timing
The question, time horizon, number of scenarios and written or workshop format are agreed in advance. Scenarios describe possible developments rather than precise predictions.
The question, scope, deliverables, timetable and terms are agreed before work begins. An enquiry does not confirm an engagement or guarantee access to particular contributors.