RESDAL

What RESDAL does

RESDAL (Red de Seguridad y Defensa de América Latina / Latin American Security and Defence Network) is a non-profit think tank and network organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It operates as a convening platform for decision-makers, academics, and civil society members working on security and defence issues from a Southern Hemisphere perspective, with a stated mission of advancing the democratic construction of the security sector and supporting inclusive peace operations.

The organization's core outputs are content- and convening-based. It maintains a portfolio of publications including the Comparative Atlas of Defence in Latin America and the Caribbean (a recurring regional defence dataset first issued in 2014 and refreshed in 2024), the Security and Defence Monitor (an analytical publication featuring civilian and military authors), a weekly news summary distributed to subscribers, and the Women, Peace and Security 'Building Bridges' platform. Digital infrastructure includes the GPSP community site (gpsp.resdal.org) and webinar/virtual event tooling used to convene cross-regional dialogues — including a June 2025 high-level webinar that drew more than 200 participants from 59 countries.

RESDAL's revenue is generated almost entirely through project-based grants from government donors and international organizations, with no commercial pricing model; publications and resources are distributed free of charge. The most material disclosed award is a CAD $878,643.36 grant from Global Affairs Canada (2023-2026) under the Elsie Initiative for the 'Women in Peace Operations: Supporting Inclusive Environments' project, complemented by support from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) and partnerships with DCAF, Cornell University, IPI, Monash University, and the Stimson Center.

Name

RESDAL

Legal name

Red de Seguridad y Defensa de América Latina

Website

https://resdal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RESDAL is a Buenos Aires-based non-profit think tank and network founded in 2001 that produces research publications and convenes decision-makers, academics, and civil society on security, defence, and women in peacekeeping from a Southern Hemisphere perspective.

Ownership category

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Product category

Security and Defence Research (Think Tank Services)

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Keywords

• Security and defence research
• Peace and security policy
• Women Peace Security agenda
• Peace operations training
• Democratic security governance

Headquarters

HQ city

J.l. Suarez

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Funding and Grants: RESDAL receives project-based funding from government agencies and international organizations to implement specific programs such as the 'Women in Peace Operations' project. Funding sources include Global Affairs Canada ($878,643.36 for 2023-2026), Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), and support from Global Affairs Canada under the Elsie Initiative umbrella.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RESDAL is a non-profit think tank and network organization that produces research publications, comparative data resources (Comparative Atlas of Defence), and convenes international communities on security, defence, and Women, Peace and Security issues. Its core offerings are delivered through digital platforms (GPSP, Building Bridges WPS platform), research reports, webinars, and international conferences aimed at decision-makers, security and defence institutions, academics, and civil society globally.

Product overview

RESDAL (Latin American Security and Defence Network) operates as a think-tank and centre of action focused on generating projects and advocacy for democratic advancement of the security sector. The organization offers a portfolio of research publications and platforms including the Comparative Atlas of Defence (regional defence data source), the Security and Defence Monitor (analysis publication), Weekly News Summary (news aggregation), the Women, Peace and Security Platform (Building Bridges), the Global Partnership for Security and Peace (GPSP), and the Protecting Those Who Serve initiative. These products work together to serve decision-makers, academics, and civil society members within security and defence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comparative Atlas of Defence in Latin America and Caribbean Regional comparative data source published by RESDAL that provides analysis of the reality of regional defence across Latin American and Caribbean countries, aimed at defence ministries, researchers, and security policy stakeholders.
• Security and Defence Monitor Publication dedicated to analysis of issues and trends shaping security in Latin America and globally, offering perspectives from civilian and military sector authors for researchers and policy audiences.
• Women, Peace and Security Platform (Building Bridges) Comprehensive platform focusing on gender perspective in international peace operations and post-conflict societies, with sections on Latin American experience, national case studies, UN Security Council Resolutions, and best practices.
• Global Partnership for Security and Peace (GPSP) International community operating at civil society level that advances security issues locally, regionally and globally, sharing best practices and generating tools for decision-makers across multiple regions.
• Protecting Those Who Serve Project funded by Global Affairs Canada under the Elsie Initiative, focused on institutional support and prevention of sexual misconduct in the defence sector, supporting inclusive environments for uniformed women in security and defence forces.
• Weekly News Summary Summary of the week's main news related to security and defence, presented by publication date and country and shared with subscribers as a recurring newsletter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 participants from 59 countries in a single webinar
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elsie InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESDAL is a research implementing partner of the Elsie Initiative, a multilateral partnership working to increase the meaningful participation of women in UN peacekeeping operations. The partnership focuses on sexual harassment and abuse within security sector institutions of troop and police contributing countries.
• DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector GovernancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCAF is mentioned as an implementing partner of the Elsie Initiative alongside RESDAL. RESDAL also participated in an international conference organized by DCAF and the Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay on 'Equality and leadership of women in the National Police'.
• Ministry of Defence of ChileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Ministry of Defence National of Chile provided support/auspices for the international conference 'Operaciones de Paz: Miradas desde el Sur a 15 años de la Resolución 1325' organized by RESDAL.
• Centre for Strategic Studies of the Peruvian Army (CEEEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CEEEP is described as the think tank of the Peruvian Army and the first in the Defense Sector. It performs strategic analysis and research related to security and defense, contributing to decision-making in the Army, Defense Sector, country, and region.
• International Peace Institute (IPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPI is mentioned as one of the implementing and research partner institutions of the Elsie Initiative alongside RESDAL. RESDAL also supported dissemination of IPI's New Report on Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment in UN Peace Operations.
• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornell University is mentioned as one of the implementing and research partner institutions of the Elsie Initiative alongside RESDAL for advancing Women, Peace and Security Agenda within UN peacekeeping operations.
• Monash UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonash University is mentioned as one of the implementing and research partner institutions of the Elsie Initiative alongside RESDAL for advancing Women, Peace and Security Agenda within UN peacekeeping operations.
• Stimson CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStimson Center is mentioned as one of the implementing and research partner institutions of the Elsie Initiative alongside RESDAL for advancing Women, Peace and Security Agenda within UN peacekeeping operations.
• CEPAL (ECLAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESDAL participated in the 51st Meeting of the Board of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean organized by CEPAL in Santiago de Chile, discussing Beijing+20 follow-up and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stimson Center: Washington DC-based think-tank conducting research on global security, governance, and peacekeeping. Directly comparable as an Elsie Initiative research partner addressing sexual misconduct and uniformed women's participation in peace operations.
• International Peace Institute (IPI): New York-based independent think-tank focused on UN peace operations, sexual exploitation and abuse, and Women, Peace and Security. Directly comparable as an Elsie Initiative research implementing partner with overlapping WPS and peace operations mandate.
• DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance: Geneva-based centre for security sector governance that co-implements the Elsie Initiative with RESDAL. Directly comparable as a policy think-tank working on democratic security sector reform, military justice, and gender in security institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI): Norwegian research institute conducting policy-relevant research on peace operations, conflict, and global governance. Comparable as a policy think-tank with overlapping peace operations, WPS, and UN-focused research mandates.
• International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS): London-based global think-tank producing strategic analysis, the Military Balance, and regional security assessments. Comparable as a broad incumbent in defence and security research, with content library and convening functions similar to RESDAL's Atlas of Defence.
• Clingendael Institute: Netherlands-based think-tank on international affairs, conflict, and security sector governance. Comparable as an established European think-tank with overlapping security sector reform, peace operations, and DCAF-network collaborations.
• Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP): Geneva-based foundation offering executive education and policy research on security. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the international security education and policy space, with overlapping WPS and security sector governance programming.
• Wilson Center: Washington DC-based foreign policy think-tank with programmes on global women's issues, security, and Latin America. Comparable as an established think-tank addressing WPS, peace operations, and hemispheric security from a similar policy-research perspective.
• Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs): London-based international affairs think-tank conducting research on global security, governance, and international law. Comparable as a broad incumbent with similar convening, publication, and policy research functions.

Regional players

• Centre for Strategic Studies of the Peruvian Army (CEEEP): Peruvian Army-affiliated think-tank conducting strategic analysis and research on security and defence for the Army, defence sector, and the Andean region. Comparable as a Latin American regional security and defence think-tank with overlapping regional mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/resdal
• Xx.com/resdal_

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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