About Us
About Capstone Policy Advisors
An independent institute for international relations research across Euro-America and the Asia-Pacific.
Our Mission
To equip democratic and rules-based actors — governments, institutions and responsible enterprises — with the analysis and judgement they need to navigate a multipolar, contested world. We believe that better decisions begin with better evidence and that international stability depends on bridges of understanding across Euro-America and the Asia-Pacific.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted independent voice on transatlantic and Indo-Pacific strategy — known equally well in Washington and Tokyo, in Brussels and Singapore, in Berlin and Seoul.
Our Values
Independence
No single donor, government or commercial client may account for more than ten percent of annual revenue. Our analysis follows the evidence.
Analytical Rigor
Every claim must be sourced. Every forecast must be falsifiable. Every recommendation must be actionable.
Pluralism
Our fellows bring perspectives from across the political spectrum and from across both sides of the Pacific and Atlantic.
Discretion
Where required, our work is conducted under Chatham House Rule. Client confidentiality is absolute.
Our History
Capstone Policy Advisors was established to fill a clearly identified gap: a single institute capable of producing decision-grade analysis spanning both the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific theatres, in an era when these two strategic systems have become inseparable. Our founding fellows previously served at major foreign ministries, multilateral institutions, central banks and global investment houses across both sides of the Pacific and the Atlantic.