Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies

What Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies does

Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies is an independent, non-partisan Philippine think tank headquartered at 31/F The Financial Tower, 6794 Ayala Ave., Makati City, Metro Manila. Founded and led by Prof. Victor Andres "Dindo" Manhit as President and CEO, the Institute is dedicated to advancing strategic insights and policy solutions addressing national security, defense, international relations, and regional cooperation challenges facing the Philippines and the broader Indo-Pacific. Its offerings are research-, publication-, and convening-led rather than productized technology: Politika journal, Economic Snapshots, Occasional Papers, SPARK, Special Studies, and Books such as 'Politika Beyond 2028', complemented by closed-door Track 1.5 dialogues, public conferences, trilateral forums, and a 20-year-old internship program that has produced alumni serving as Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries in Philippine government. The organization has no proprietary technology platforms or software products; its distribution runs through direct engagement with government agencies, military commands, foreign embassies, academic institutions, and business associations, supported by a website and a Facebook presence. The Institute is supported operationally by a small named leadership team (President/CEO, Executive Director, COO, Chief of Staff, Deputy Managing Director) and program managers covering cybersecurity, energy transition, and research functions.

Name

Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies

Legal name

Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies

Website

https://adrinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies is an independent Philippine think tank that produces policy research, publications, and high-level forums on national security, defense, and Indo-Pacific strategic issues for government, military, diplomatic, academic, and private sector audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Strategic Analysis

NAICS

International Affairs (928120)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

Keywords

• Policy research services
• Defense analysis
• Strategic studies
• International relations
• Geopolitical briefings

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Research and Policy Services: The Institute generates revenue through conducting research, publishing policy papers, and providing strategic analysis to government agencies, international organizations, and private sector clients. Revenue is derived from project-based consulting, event partnerships, and publication sales.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stratbase Institute is a think tank that produces independent policy research, strategic analysis, and publications on national security, defense, and international relations for the Philippines and the Indo-Pacific region. It convenes high-level dialogues, closed-door roundtables, and trilateral workshops involving government officials, military leaders, diplomats, academics, and private-sector representatives. Its outputs include the Politika journal, Economic Snapshots, Occasional Papers, SPARK commentaries, Special Studies, and books such as 'Politika Beyond 2028'.

Product overview

Stratbase Institute is a research/thank tank organization that produces policy research and strategic analysis rather than commercial software products. Its offerings consist of publications and research outputs including Politika, Economic Snapshots, Occasional Papers, SPARK, Special Studies, and Books. The organization also hosts events, forums, and commentaries as part of its knowledge-sharing activities. No distinct product modules, platforms, or SaaS offerings were identified in the provided source data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Politika Journal

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 batches of internship program completed, with alumni serving in government leadership positions

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Department of National Defense - Office of the Undersecretary for Information Security and Cybersecurity (OUISC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026The Institute presented its position paper titled 'Cyber Vulnerability as Strategic Vulnerability: A National Security Imperative for the Philippines' and discussed collaboration on cybersecurity priorities and national defense initiatives.
• International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Arranged visiting tour to ports of Manila for University of Colorado Denver delegation, with briefing and tour conducted by ICTSI.
• Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026GWEC CEO Ben Backwell visited Stratbase to discuss growing opportunities in renewable energy space in the region and Philippines. Stratbase advocates for clean energy transition and energy mix diversification.
• Embassy of France in the PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Sixth installment of 'Blue Nations: France and the Philippines, Partners for the Oceans' initiative focusing on BBNJ Agreement implementation and high seas governance.
• Manila Polo ClubminorOthers · 9 June 2026Venue partner for multiple Institute events including BBNJ Agreement implementation conference and other forums.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Partnership on closed-door discussion 'Chinese Cyber Capabilities in Focus: Strategic Insights for a Changing Security Landscape' as part of Manila Calling Discussion Series.
• Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026PERPI is the country's top independent think tank on energy policy created through Republic Act No. 11572. Discussions held on key developments in energy sector and areas of collaboration on energy security.
• SIGNAL GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Co-organized Israel-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Dialogue bringing together representatives from the three countries to explore shared strategic outlooks and pathways for deeper trilateral cooperation.
• Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), University of TokyomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Co-organized Israel-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Dialogue on maritime and undersea critical infrastructure resilience, with Prof. Dindo Manhit moderating the second session.
• Armed Forces of the Philippines Intelligence Command (AFP AIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Courtesy call to discuss areas of collaboration and present the Institute's book 'Politika Beyond 2028'. LTGEN Barandon and the AIC team briefed the Stratbase team on the Command.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Partnership on forum 'Building Credible Deterrence Through a Multi-Domain Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization' and forum on Chinese cyber capabilities. KAS is a German political foundation promoting democracy and international dialogue.
• Asia New Zealand FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Leadership Network visited Stratbase office to learn about Institute's work as leading think tank in the Philippines. Discussions on governance issues, economic landscape, and growing strategic partnership.
• Atlantic CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Participation in virtual Track 1.5 workshop on potential threat and implications of limited nuclear attack by PRC, gathering experts from US, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Philippines, and Taiwan.
• Department of Trade and Industry (Philippines)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Event partner for ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit 2026 as part of 48th ASEAN Summit. Stratbase is partner for conferences under Committee on Business and Investment Promotion during ASEAN Chairship.
• Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in the PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Partnership on 'Science2Business: Energy Resilience for Enhanced Security' two-day conference covering decarbonization, energy efficiency, digitalization, and AI in crisis management for the defense sector.
• International Center for Promotion of Enterprises (ICPE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Partner in Science2Business conference on energy resilience and security.
• Slovenian Energy and Environment Partnership in Defense (SiENE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Partner in Science2Business conference focusing on energy resilience for enhanced security.
• Canadian Forces College - National Security ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026First-ever NSP Experiential Learning Visit to the Philippines, discussing current challenges in geopolitical space and ways to strengthen Indo-Pacific relationship.
• Asia Pacific Foundation of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Closed-door Track 1.5 Strategic Dialogue and public conference on 'Building Economic Security through a Strengthened Canada–Philippines Partnership' at Makati Shangri-La.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic Council: US-headquartered international affairs think tank with strong Indo-Pacific programs; Stratbase has directly partnered with Atlantic Council on a Track 1.5 nuclear risk workshop and interviews, making them a closely comparable peer in convening and policy research.
• ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute: Singapore-based research institute focused on Southeast Asian politics, security, and economic policy; closely comparable to Stratbase in regional research mandate and in producing policy-relevant publications for government and diplomatic audiences.
• Lowy Institute: Australia's leading international affairs think tank focused on the Indo-Pacific; highly comparable to Stratbase in producing policy research, convening dialogues, and operating in the regional security space where Stratbase is active.
• S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS): Singapore-based policy research school covering ASEAN security, maritime, and strategic issues; comparable to Stratbase in regional Southeast Asia focus, policy publication output, and convening of high-level defense dialogues.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS): German political foundation with active Philippines office that has co-hosted defense and cyber forums with Stratbase; directly comparable as a politically affiliated foreign foundation promoting democracy, dialogue, and policy research.
• Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada: Canada's leading Asia-Pacific policy think tank and a confirmed Stratbase co-organizer on the Canada-Philippines Track 1.5 Strategic Dialogue; operates a similar model of bilateral convening, research publication, and policy dialogue facilitation.

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Major US-based global policy think tank with active Asia programs covering geopolitics, security, and energy; broader and more global in scope than Stratbase but operates in overlapping policy domains where they could partner or compete for international mindshare.
• Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): One of the largest US-based think tanks covering defense, security, and Indo-Pacific policy with a broader portfolio and larger budget; comparable to Stratbase in topical focus but operates at much greater global scale and resource base.

Regional players

• Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research (PIPVTR): Philippine-based research institute studying peace, security, and terrorism; comparable domestic peer operating in the same national security research niche and serving similar Philippine government and academic audiences.
• National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP): Philippine government institution for strategic and national security studies that produces policy research and trains military and civilian leaders; comparable to Stratbase in the Philippines-specific national security research space, though state-run rather than independent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stratbaseadri

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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