Casimir Pulaski Foundation

What Casimir Pulaski Foundation does

The Casimir Pulaski Foundation (legal name: Fundacja im. Kazimierza Pułaskiego) is an independent, non-partisan Polish think tank established in 2004 and headquartered in Warsaw. It specializes in foreign policy and international security, operating three programmatic pillars: International Security and Defence, Foreign Policy and European Integration, and Energy and Resilience. The foundation produces a portfolio of analytical publications — Pulaski Reports, Pulaski Policy Papers, Pulaski Commentaries, and Experts Commentaries — and runs a substantial project portfolio anchored by the Warsaw Security Forum (its flagship annual transatlantic security conference), the International Centre for Ukrainian Victory, Women In International Security (WIIS) Poland, the Knight of Freedom award programme (running annually since 2005), Wargaming and Simulations, the Baltic Resilience Initiative, and the 360-Degree Cooperation and Resilience Strategies projects. Its audience comprises Polish government institutions, NATO and EU bodies, international security policymakers, the academic and think tank community, and the wider security expert network across Central and Eastern Europe.

The foundation operates with 11–50 employees and generates revenue through three streams: event participation fees (e.g., Warsaw Security Forum), publication distribution, and grants/project funding from international organizations, governments, and foundations. Pricing is not commercially structured — internship offerings are unpaid — consistent with its non-profit (fundacja) legal status. Distribution is hybrid: in-person events and convening form the primary channel, supplemented by content marketing (website, newsletters), social media (X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), webinars, and earned media. The organization has no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no patents or proprietary technology assets disclosed beyond its content library and expert network.

Customer concentration risk is moderate to high. While the named stakeholder base (Polish government, NATO/EU institutions, security experts, academic community) is broad in identity, the revenue model is grant-dependent, which typically creates concentration in a limited number of institutional funders whose grant cycles dictate programme continuity. The focus on Polish national security topics and CEE geopolitics ties a material share of influence and reputational capital to Polish government engagement, while the foundation's narrow thematic focus on security/foreign policy limits segment diversification.

Name

Casimir Pulaski Foundation

Legal name

Fundacja im. Kazimierza Pułaskiego

Website

https://pulaski.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Casimir Pulaski Foundation is an independent, non-partisan Polish think tank founded in 2004, specializing in foreign policy and international security. It serves Polish government institutions, NATO/EU bodies, and the academic security community through policy research, flagship publications, and convening events such as the Warsaw Security Forum.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAO

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYTHAHAJAF

Government, Public Policy & Regulatory Congresses

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Association, Government & Academic Congresses

SECONDARYTHAHAJAG

Defense, Security & Emergency Management Congresses

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Association, Government & Academic Congresses

Keywords

• Foreign policy research
• International security analysis
• Defense policy think tank
• Security conference events
• Policy publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event participation fees: Revenue from conferences such as Warsaw Security Forum and other security-related events organized by the foundation.
2. Publication sales: Distribution of research reports, policy papers, commentaries, and analytical publications.
3. Grants and project funding: Funding from international organizations, governments, and foundations for specific research projects and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Casimir Pulaski Foundation is an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces analytical publications (Pulaski Reports, Policy Papers, Commentaries), organizes flagship security conferences such as the Warsaw Security Forum, and runs specialized programs covering international security, foreign policy, European integration, energy security, and democratic resilience. It serves governments, NATO/EU institutions, and the academic community with evidence-based policy analysis and recommendations.

Product overview

The Casimir Pulaski Foundation is an independent think tank specializing in foreign policy and international security. It offers a portfolio of analytical publications (Pulaski Reports, Policy Papers, Commentaries), organizes flagship events (Warsaw Security Forum), and runs specialized programs including the International Centre for Ukrainian Victory, Women In International Security Poland, the Knight of Freedom award, Wargaming and Simulations, and the Baltic Resilience Initiative. The Foundation focuses on three core programmatic areas: International Security and Defence, Foreign Policy and European Integration, and Energy and Resilience. Its work encompasses policy research, expert commentary, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives across Central and Eastern Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Warsaw Security Forum: Annual security conference organized by the foundation
• International Centre for Ukrainian Victory
• Women In International Security (WIIS)
• Rycerz Wolności / Knight of Freedom
• Pulaski Reports
• Pulaski Policy Papers
• Pulaski Commentaries
• NorPolFactor

Products and services

• Pulaski Reports (Raporty Pułaskiego) Comprehensive analytical reports on international security, defence, foreign policy, and energy security published by the Foundation's experts.
• Pulaski Policy Papers Shorter analytical policy papers providing targeted recommendations on current geopolitical developments and security challenges.
• Pulaski Commentaries (Komentarze Pułaskiego) Expert commentary and analysis on breaking international affairs and security developments.
• Experts Commentaries (Komentarze Ekspertów) Commentaries from external experts affiliated with the Foundation on topics of international security and foreign policy.
• Warsaw Security Forum Annual international conference bringing together security policy experts, government officials, and thought leaders to discuss transatlantic security challenges.
• International Centre for Ukrainian Victory Initiative focused on supporting Ukraine's defence and recovery efforts through policy research and advocacy.
• Women In International Security (WIIS) Poland Network promoting women's leadership and participation in international security and defence policy.
• Knight of Freedom (Rycerz Wolności) Award Annual award recognizing outstanding individuals who have promoted the values of freedom, justice, and democracy championed by General Kazimierz Pułaski.
• Wargaming and Simulations (Gry Wojenne i Symulacje) Strategic scenario planning exercises and simulations for analysing security challenges and policy responses.
• Women at Work Project empowering young women experts in regional security and foreign policy through training and networking.
• 360-Degree Cooperation (Współpraca 360 stopni) Project fostering comprehensive cooperation and dialogue on security and foreign policy matters.
• Resilience Strategies (Strategie Odporności) Initiative developing strategic approaches to national and regional resilience against hybrid threats.
• Baltic Resilience Initiative (BRI) Program addressing security and resilience challenges in the Baltic Sea region.
• Webinars Online seminars and virtual events featuring Foundation experts and guest speakers discussing current security and foreign policy topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established in 2004 - over 20 years of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• European Academy of DiplomacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister foundation relationship. European Academy of Diplomacy collaborates with the Casimir Pulaski Foundation, particularly offering joint event participation opportunities for interns.
• Women In International Security (WIIS) PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership project focused on empowering young women experts in regional security and foreign policy. The foundation runs a dedicated 'Women at Work' program supporting women's advancement in international security.
• International Centre for Ukrainian VictorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated project initiative focused on supporting Ukraine's victory, providing analysis and advocacy for Ukrainian security and reconstruction.
• Warsaw Security ForumflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship annual conference organized by the foundation bringing together international security experts, policymakers, and NATO/EU officials for dialogue on transatlantic security.
• Santander Bank PolskaminorOthersFinancial institution serving as the foundation's primary banking partner for operational transactions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM): Poland's principal state-affiliated foreign policy think tank, directly comparable to Casimir Pulaski Foundation in subject matter (foreign policy, international security) and Polish policy ecosystem positioning.
• Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW): Warsaw-based think tank focused on political, economic, and security developments in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Highly comparable geographic and thematic focus.
• GLOBSEC: Bratislava-based think tank on global security with strong CEE focus and a flagship annual forum, directly comparable to Casimir Pulaski Foundation's regional security niche and conference-led model.
• European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR): Pan-European foreign policy think tank with multiple offices including Warsaw, producing research, commentaries, and convening events on European foreign and security policy — directly comparable mission and content output.

Emerging players

• International Centre for Policy Studies (ICPS): Kyiv-based think tank focused on Ukraine's European integration, security, and reform — adjacent to the foundation's International Centre for Ukrainian Victory and shared focus on Ukrainian security.

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: London-based premier international affairs institute covering global foreign policy and security with a much broader mandate; comparable policy research and convening model but at significantly larger scale.
• Atlantic Council: US-headquartered think tank on international affairs with a strong transatlantic and CEE presence; overlaps with Casimir Pulaski Foundation on NATO/transatlantic security themes but operates a much broader portfolio.
• Carnegie Europe: Brussels-based arm of Carnegie Endowment covering European foreign and security policy, including substantial CEE coverage; comparable publications-driven model with deeper resources and global reach.
• International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS): London-based global institute for defense and security analysis, publisher of strategic commentary and organizer of the Shangri-La Dialogue; comparable defense/security research output at significantly larger scale.
• German Marshall Fund (GMF): US/European think tank focused on transatlantic relations with strong CEE programming and Warsaw presence; comparable transatlantic security focus and convening activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fundpulaskiego
• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacjaPulaskiego
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casimir-pulaski-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/pulaskifoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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