Making global affairs expertise accessible to all.

The Sage Institute is a nonprofit that works with leading country specialists to turn their knowledge into tools anyone can use.

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Our Work

A comprehensive system for understanding any country in the world.

Blueprint

Learn any country's political landscape with our resource guides.

Meticulously-crafted guides for anyone looking to learn a new portfolio or maintain and deepen an existing expertise through continual monitoring.

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Global Stories

Explore the foundations of international influence.

Delve into the underlying geographic, economic, and international system dimensions that shape a country's position on the global stage.

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Sphere

Trace the patterns of global diplomacy with our map of bilateral relations.

By mapping who aligns, who clashes, and where tensions simmer, this tool helps reveal the hidden patterns of global power dynamics.

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Expert Community

A peer-vetted network of the world's most trusted country specialists.

Our vetted network of the world's leading country specialists forms the backbone of everything we build.

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Gulf/2000

An exclusive forum for experts on the Gulf, Iraq, and Iran.

Members receive a curated news feed and a platform to exchange views, pose questions, and seek insights from peers.

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Dispatches

Expert voices on the countries and crises shaping our world.

24 MIN

Gulf Affairs

Understanding the Gulf: Power, Oil & Vision 2030

Dr. Sarah Mitchell · Gulf Affairs Specialist

31 MIN

Iran

Iran's Regional Strategy: What the Headlines Miss

Prof. James Okafor · Iran Policy Expert

18 MIN

Geopolitics

Shifting Alliances: The New Middle East in 2026

Amb. (ret.) Claire Hassan · Former U.S. Envoy

Our Community

A community of experts, students, and supporters.

Testimonials

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Geopolitical Risk Executive

January 2024

“This would be the first place I go when learning something.”

Senior Defense Analyst

December 2023

“If I knew this existed, I definitely would start here. I don’t have a whole month to get up to speed. I have a day.”

Military Intelligence Analyst

January 2024

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Making global affairs expertise accessible to all.

Our Work

A comprehensive system for understanding any country in the world.

Learn any country's political landscape with our resource guides.

Explore the foundations of international influence.

Trace the patterns of global diplomacy with our map of bilateral relations.

A peer-vetted network of the world's most trusted country specialists.

An exclusive forum for experts on the Gulf, Iraq, and Iran.

Dispatches

Expert voices on the countries and crises shaping our world.

Our Community

A community of experts, students, and supporters.

An exclusive forum for experts, diplomats, and journalists focused on the Gulf, Iraq, and Iran.

Tap into trusted expertise.

Invest in the knowledge infrastructure the world needs.

Register to be a student volunteer.

Stay informed.

Testimonials

Secure Your Spot as a Founding Funder

Empower those in government, media, and business to make better informed decisions and cultivate a deeper understanding of the world.

Making global affairs expertise accessible to all.

Our Work

A comprehensive system for understanding any country in the world.

Learn any country's political landscape with our resource guides.

Explore the foundations of international influence.

Trace the patterns of global diplomacy with our map of bilateral relations.

A peer-vetted network of the world's most trusted country specialists.

An exclusive forum for experts on the Gulf, Iraq, and Iran.

Dispatches

Expert voices on the countries and crises shaping our world.

Our Community

A community of experts, students, and supporters.

An exclusive forum for experts, diplomats, and journalists focused on the Gulf, Iraq, and Iran.

Tap into trusted expertise.

Invest in the knowledge infrastructure the world needs.

Register to be a student volunteer.

Stay informed.

Testimonials

Secure Your Spot as a Founding Funder

Empower those in government, media, and business to make better informed decisions and cultivate a deeper understanding of the world.