Project 2049 Institute

What Project 2049 Institute does

Project 2049 Institute is an independent, non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization founded in 2008 in Arlington, Virginia by Randall G. Schriver and Lt Col Mark Stokes (USAF, ret.). On April 30, 2025 the organization rebranded as the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security (IIPS) to signal an expanded mandate beyond China and Taiwan to encompass allies and partners, defense and emerging technology, and economic security across the broader Indo-Pacific. Its core product is open-source, Chinese-language-source-driven analysis of the Chinese Communist Party's policies, political warfare apparatus, and People's Liberation Army capabilities, delivered through a portfolio that includes Policy Briefs, Occasional Papers, the AsiaEye blog, authored books (e.g., "The Chinese Invasion Threat," "Insidious Power," "The Final Struggle"), public events, and a paid internship program for aspiring policy professionals.

The Institute's methodological differentiator is a systems-of-systems analytical framework that catalogs CCP external affairs, propaganda, PLA political work, and economic/financial organs in an integrated fashion — a capability not widely replicated among generalist policy shops. Distribution is free, direct-to-consumer via the institute's website, email newsletter, social media, and earned media appearances in outlets such as The Hill, Taipei Times, VOA, and The Bulwark. The organization does not sell products or services; instead, it is funded through a mix of grants and contracts from the U.S. government and like-minded governments, charitable foundations, major corporate sponsors, and individual donors.

Operationally, the Institute is a small, expert-staffed think tank with 1–10 employees and a six-person senior leadership and research team drawn heavily from former U.S. government service, including a former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (Chairman) and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State (President). It has produced 418+ publications, hosted 42 networking events, and reports impact across 35 countries since inception.

Name

Project 2049 Institute

Legal name

Project 2049 Institute

Website

https://project2049.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Project 2049 Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank, now branded as the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security, that produces open-source Chinese-language policy research on the CCP, PLA, and Indo-Pacific security for U.S. government policymakers, defense analysts, and the academic community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Analysis

NAICS

International Affairs (928120), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

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PRIMARYEDAGAFAL

Conference Proceedings & Research Reports Publishing

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Academic & Scholarly Publishing (Journals, Monographs)

SECONDARYBPADAEAK

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYTHAHAJAD

Education, Research & Academic Congresses

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

Keywords

• Policy research
• Indo-Pacific security
• China studies
• National security analysis
• Defense policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North 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. Government Grants and Contracts: The organization's work is made possible by grants and contracts from the U.S. government and like-minded governments.
2. Foundation and Corporate Support: Funding from charitable foundations and major corporations that support the institute's research mission.
3. Individual Donations: Support from individual donors who contribute to the institute's work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Project 2049 Institute conducts open-source research using Chinese-language primary sources on CCP policies, PLA capabilities, Taiwan and cross-Strait security, Indo-Pacific alliances, and democracy and human rights. It packages this analysis into Policy Briefs, Occasional Papers, books, the AsiaEye blog, and hosted events aimed at U.S. and allied policymakers, defense officials, and academics, distributing all outputs free of charge.

Product overview

The Project 2049 Institute operates as a nonprofit policy research organization offering a portfolio of research products and programs. Its core offerings include Policy Briefs and Occasional Papers providing in-depth analysis on China studies, PLA studies, Taiwan and cross-Strait security, alliances and partnerships, and democracy and human rights in the Indo-Pacific. The Institute disseminates knowledge through its AsiaEye Blog and In the News media coverage section, while hosting public events and conferences. The organization also runs a paid internship program for aspiring policy professionals. Notably, the Institute has published books through Camphor Press and released specific research publications like 'Charting a Path in the Uncharted Domain' on space cooperation. In April 2025, the organization rebranded as the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security (IIPS) to reflect its expanded research portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Policy Briefs Short-form policy analysis documents providing actionable recommendations on Indo-Pacific security issues, U.S. foreign policy, and regional developments affecting American interests. Targeted at policymakers and available for free download from the website.
• Occasional Papers In-depth research publications offering comprehensive analysis of security challenges, defense strategies, and policy frameworks for the Indo-Pacific region. Targeted at scholars, defense officials, and policy professionals.
• Events Conferences, webinars, and public discussions featuring experts on Indo-Pacific security, including events such as the 'Evolving Partnerships: U.S. Alliances and the Pacific Islands' publication rollout held in February 2025.
• Internship Program A paid internship program for students and recent graduates offering research experience in Asia security issues, including blog contributions, event planning, and administrative support.
• Books Published books including 'The Chinese Invasion Threat: Taiwan's Defense and American Strategy,' 'Insidious Power,' and 'The Final Struggle: Inside China's Global Strategy,' authored or co-authored by Institute personnel and distributed through Camphor Press and The Final Struggle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 countries impacted by research and analysis
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• US-Taiwan Business CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-published the 'U.S., Taiwan, and Semiconductors: A Critical Supply Chain Partnership' report in June 2023.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Project2049
• Facebookfacebook.com/project2049
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/project-2049-institute

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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