Our Mission

The Center for Foreign Affairs & Defense Policy (CFADP) is an independent, bipartisan, non-profit think tank committed to advancing the global future through comprehensive, strategic insights. Guided by a grand strategy that prioritizes collaborative, fact-based approaches, CFADP engages with government officials, experts, and the public to address the most pressing foreign and defense policy challenges of the 21st century. Through rigorous research and informed publications, we aim to strengthen U.S. foreign relations, bolster security, and support the collective interests of America, its allies, and the broader global community.

Our Values

At the Center for Foreign Affairs & Defense Policy, we uphold the highest standards of integrity, rigour, and inclusivity in all our endeavours. Our core values include intellectual independence, objectivity, collaboration, and a global perspective. We prioritize transparency, accountability, and excellence in our research, ensuring that our work fosters informed, bipartisan policy solutions to global challenges. We are committed to advancing U.S. and allied security while promoting international cooperation, innovation, and public service.

Why CFADP is Different

The Center for Foreign Affairs & Defense Policy (CFADP) was founded to challenge the traditional think tank model. While legacy institutions like CSIS, CNAS, CFR, and the Atlantic Council are deeply tied to Washington’s established networks, CFADP is independent, agile, and free to take bold positions.

We place the future at the center of our work, focusing on issues often overlooked by larger organizations—such as critical minerals security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and the evolving nature of statecraft. Our approach combines rigorous research with interactive tools, scenario-driven analysis, and multimedia publications that make complex policy issues clear, engaging, and actionable.

CFADP also brings new voices and global perspectives into debates often dominated by the same policy circles. By doing so, we stand apart not as another think tank in the chorus, but as a strategic disruptor—providing fresh ideas and forward-looking solutions for the foreign and defense policy challenges that will define the decades ahead.

Join our Team

At the Center for Foreign Affairs & Defense Policy, we bring together resourceful, fast-acting, and results-oriented individuals who share a commitment to advancing the global future. We approach today’s challenges with optimism, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seeking relevant strategies and policy solutions.