IAW Geopolitical Intelligence / Horizon 2030
Building the data infrastructure for a more peaceful future. Our roadmap.
We aim to anticipate crises before they escalate by combining verified data, open methodology, and a global network of universities, governments, and think tanks that share the same standard of rigour.
Our Three Strategic Pillars
Tactical scale and AI
Responsible automation of the analytical pipeline and the CSI to scale coverage across fifty-plus conflicts without sacrificing verification or traceability.
Global collaboration network
Partnerships with governments, universities, and think tanks that bring data, peer review, and institutional legitimacy to our assessments.
Sustainability and impact
Transparent fundraising, lean operations, and clear governance to sustain the mission over time and remain accountable to those who trust IAW.
Collaboration
Why partnership sits at the core of our method
No conflict map is stronger than the sources and people behind it. Collaboration lets us cross-check OSINT with academic expertise, humanitarian access, and transparency standards that the public and decision-makers can audit.
Each partnership widens access to local context, reduces bias, and deepens traceability—from the spreadsheet to the public report, rigour is a collective practice.
Areas we build together
- Academic institutionsApplied research, methodological review, and analyst training with faculties and research centres.
- International organisationsInteroperability with humanitarian data frameworks and alignment with open reporting standards.
- Finance and transparencyInstitutional support and donors committed to editorial safeguards; public accountability on the origin and use of funds.
Join the intelligence hive
We look for curious minds who want to train in open-source analysis with real-world impact.
OSINT analyst
Open-source verification, georeferencing, and quantitative support for profiles and early-warning signals.
View details →Editorial research intern
Synthesis, context notes, and support for long-form work under editorial supervision.
View details →Technical and data volunteering
Data pipelines, visualization, and internal tools for those who prefer to contribute through code or information design.
View details →Sustaining the mission
We invest in technology, methodological review, and open publication. Institutional support preserves editorial independence and expands reach without compromising transparency.
Explore transparency and methodology →When we started International Affairs Watch, we did so with an absolute conviction: behind every data point on a conflict map there is a human life, a displaced family, and a story that deserves to be told with rigour and respect. Today, seeing this platform grow through the selfless work of researchers, interns, and collaborators fills me with deep gratitude. But we know this is only the beginning. Our ambition is not merely to document the present, but to build the analytical and human infrastructure that helps prevent tomorrow’s crises. Thank you for walking this path with us.
Executive Director & Founder