Our departments and programmes

We undertake rigorous analysis of critical global challenges and offer solutions and ideas to tackle them.

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We organize our research expertise into a set of core centres and programmes. Some are focused on geographic area studies, and others on specific themes.

We carry out independent and rigorous analysis.

Our research outputs are a vital resource for leaders and policymakers. All research programmes and staff adhere to our Mission and Values, and many of our research projects are collaborations between multiple departments.

Research departments

Our policy research focuses on issues affecting individual states of Africa, and their regional and international relations.

Our research focuses on political, economic and social developments across Asia and the Pacific.

We provide governments, businesses and societies with the information, networks and tools to tackle environmental challenges and accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

Our research focuses on the future of the EU, European security, and Europe’s role in the world.

We produce policy-oriented research and analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the 21st century global economy.

We provide authoritative analysis and problem-solving to improve global governance in the context of a fracturing world order.

A demonstrator wears a face mask during a protest against Chilean President Sebastian Piñera's government in Santiago on 16 March 2020. Photo: Getty Images.

Latin America is an important destination for foreign investment by external powers, and an increasingly important trade partner for Europe in particular.

Our research studies economic, political, societal and security trends in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Bringing together the best thinking on the region’s changing dynamics and their global implications.

A hub for long-term, in-depth thinking about the UK’s foreign policy choices.

We focus on political, economic and security issues in North America and their implications globally.

Other departments

Our Communications and Publishing department oversees our brand and disseminates the institute’s research, especially focusing on our public audiences.

The Director’s Office focuses on the management and strategic direction of the institute, and engagement with key external stakeholders.

Fundraising and Partnerships manages our relationship with our individual and corporate members.

Overlooking St James’s Square, our library offers a specialist collection of international affairs books, journals and online resources.

Empowering aspiring young leaders to meet global challenges and influence a better world.

Research Partnerships oversees our research grants portfolio, developing funding relationships with foundations and government agencies.

The institute is incorporated under a Royal Charter and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (208223). Some activities, such as conferences, special events and room hire, and are operated by the institute’s 100% owned trading subsidiary, Chatham House Enterprises Limited, which is a private company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (02979061). The registered address for both organizations is: Chatham House, 10 St James’s Square, London, SW1Y 4LE

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