A not-for-profit think tank to advance positive developments in the Pacific and beyond.
Our team brings together researchers with diverse backgrounds (academia, finance & energy) combining rigorous research methodologies with hands-on field experience.
This multidisciplinary foundation allows us to tackle complex global challenges from multiple angles, continuously testing assumptions to generate relevant and fitting interpretations and suggest actionable recommendations.
We provide decision-makers with insights and recommendations that are both grounded in rigorous analysis and ready for practical implementation. Our work spans global challenges, always aiming to anticipate risks and identify opportunities.
More than executing passive research, we offer perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom and drive meaningful change in complex, interconnected systems.
We operate with transparency: our research is openly accessible online, independently chosen by our team based on the most pressing global challenges, and focused on concrete, actionable subjects.
While we maintain autonomy in selecting our research agenda, we occasionally partner with third parties when collaboration enhances efficiency, impact, or access to key information.
Tanguy Pomarède
Co-founder
Tanguy Pomarède is a policy analyst in International Relations from New Caledonia, with a particular interest in geopolitical competition, economic statecraft, and supply chains. His work combines financial analysis, open-source intelligence, and data-driven research to assess complex geopolitical dynamics and identify strategic vulnerabilities and opportunities.
He has held positions with KPMG, Grant Thornton, and the Government of New Caledonia, where he gained experience across the public, trade, and financial sectors. He holds an Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE) from the University of Amsterdam. Alongside his policy work, Pomarède is a film producer and director at Two Angry Men Productions, where he develops documentary projects seeking to foster intercultural dialogue by casting light upon underrepresented communities.
Cécile Pomarède
Co-founder
Cécile Pomarède is an academician in the field of Development and International Relations from New Caledonia, with a particular interest in how political and economic structures adapt in response to environmental challenges and sociopolitical unrest.
She currently serves at the University of Stanford as a Predoctoral Research Fellow at the King Center on Global Development, where she works on the Conflict and Polarization initiative under the supervision of Professor Saumitra Jha. She holds an MSc in Political Science and Political Economy from the London School of Economics. Guided by a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and influenced by the principles of Effective Altruism, Cécile has conducted research across India and the Pacific region, focusing on how data can inform policies that reduce suffering and improve well-being.
Areas of expertise
We concentrate our research on the issues we consider most critical to regional security and sustainable economic development. Our work focuses on areas where emerging risks and opportunities are likely to shape strategic outcomes. Combining rigorous academic training with practical experience, our team delivers analyses that are both methodologically robust and policy-relevant.
Beyond our core areas of expertise, we draw on an extensive international network of academics, practitioners, and subject-matter experts. This allows us to mobilise specialised knowledge whenever required, ensuring our research remains interdisciplinary, responsive, and grounded in real-world perspectives. By combining in-house expertise with external insight, we are able to address a broad range of strategic challenges while remaining focused on our mission.