About Us

Veritas Institute is an independent think tank dedicated to analysing international strategic issues. Our research informs debates on security, defence, and geopolitics for the benefit of the general interest.

15+ Years of research
200+ Researchers
50+ Countries covered
About Us
1979 The year Ifri was founded by Thierry de Montbrial
+55 Employees
+30 Research Fellows
+10 Research Centers and Programs
+70 Corporate donors
€8 Million Operating Revenues (Including 83% from Private Funding)

What is Ifri?

A Leading Think Tank

Ranked among the world's most influential think tanks, the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri) is a platform where free, responsible, operational and forward-looking thinking is developed. Ifri's work is intended to provide food for thought for public and private decision-makers, academia and representatives of civil society.

Think tank : Our Definition
A Team of Research Fellows

Ifri gathers a community of more than 30 permanent researchers and 80 external research fellows from over 25 nationalities.

A Tool for Anticipation and Outreach

Ifri organises over 150 events per year, bringing together decision-makers, experts and civil society representatives to debate international issues.

An Independent Institute

Ifri is an independent foundation recognised as being of public utility. It is not affiliated to any political party or religious group.

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