CARI (Consejo Argentino de Relaciones Internacionales)

What CARI (Consejo Argentino de Relaciones Internacionales) does

CARI (Consejo Argentino de Relaciones Internacionales / Argentine Council for International Relations) is a private, non-profit civil association (Asociación Civil) founded on June 15, 1978, and headquartered at Uruguay 1037, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It functions as Argentina's leading independent think tank dedicated to international relations research, foreign policy analysis, geopolitics, international law, and strategic affairs. The organization operates a multi-institutional structure comprising two institutes (the Instituto de Derecho Internacional and the Instituto de Seguridad Internacional y Asuntos Estratégicos — ISIAE), 22 thematic committees, 14 working groups, and 7 programs covering all world regions and major thematic areas including digital policy and artificial intelligence, outer space affairs, nuclear affairs, energy, environment, and the Malvinas question.

CARI does not build or sell technology products. Its "products" are research outputs and convening services: books, strategic commentaries, opinion articles, working papers, committee bulletins, and academic testimonies, distributed via its website (cari.org.ar) and a digital library. The core technology is therefore its intellectual infrastructure — an extensive network of committees, working groups, a dedicated library, and a youth program (CARI Joven) that produces a federal essay competition. Events are delivered both in-person at its Buenos Aires headquarters and virtually via Zoom, and are largely free to attend.

The organization sustains itself as a membership-based association, with revenues derived from membership dues, event revenues, institutional partnerships and sponsorships (foundations, embassies, government agencies), and modest publication sales; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its GTM motion is community-led, targeting an audience of career diplomats, foreign ministry officials, ambassadors, university researchers, legislators, and select private-sector stakeholders engaged in international affairs. CARI maintains active social channels (X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify podcast) and a free email newsletter, and regularly co-hosts events with partners such as the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the EU Delegation in Argentina, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the European Space Agency, CONAE, and various embassies.

Name

CARI (Consejo Argentino de Relaciones Internacionales)

Legal name

Consejo Argentino para las Relaciones Internacionales

Website

https://cari.org.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CARI is Argentina's leading non-profit think tank on international relations, founded in 1978. It produces research, publications, and convening events for diplomats, academics, and government officials through two institutes, 22 committees, and 14 working groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Relations Think Tank

NAICS

International Affairs (92812)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks (EDADADAA), Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• International relations research
• Foreign policy analysis
• Think tank publications
• Geopolitical research
• Policy seminars

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

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. Membership dues and program fees: CARI operates as a civil association (Asociación Civil) sustained by membership contributions, event revenue, and likely institutional partnerships and sponsorships. The organization offers programs including publications, diplomatic events, the CARI Joven volunteer program, and the Premio Carlos Manuel Muñiz.
2. Events and programs: CARI generates activity through seminars, academic sessions, conferences, and book launches, some with partner organizations (foundations, embassies, and government agencies) co-sponsoring or hosting events at the CARI venue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CARI is a private non-profit think tank (Asociación Civil) that conducts research, publishes analysis, and convenes seminars on international relations, geopolitics, international law, and strategic affairs for Argentina. It operates a portfolio of publications (books, working papers, strategic commentaries, academic testimonies), thematic committees covering regional and topical issues, working groups on country-specific and emerging topics, and a calendar of in-person and virtual events featuring diplomats, academics, and government officials.

Product overview

CARI (Consejo Argentino para las Relaciones Internacionales) is a non-governmental organization and think tank focused on international relations research and analysis. It operates as a unified organization offering publications, events, thematic committees, and working groups as an integrated portfolio of services. The core offerings include publications (books, strategic commentaries, academic testimonies, working papers), organized seminars and academic events, and specialized committees/working groups covering regional and thematic topics. Key institutes include the Instituto de Derecho Internacional and the Instituto de Seguridad Internacional y Asuntos Estratégicos (ISIAE). CARI also runs youth programs, a library service, and various awards and networking programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISIAE (Instituto de Seguridad Internacional y Asuntos Estratégicos): Institute focused on international security and strategic affairs
• Instituto de Derecho Internacional
• CARI Joven
• Premio Carlos Manuel Muñiz

Products and services

• Publicaciones (Publications)
• Actividades y Seminarios (Activities and Seminars)
• Instituto de Derecho Internacional

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 47 years of continuous operation since founding on June 15, 1978.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundación Konrad Adenauer StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARI co-organizes events, seminars, and publications with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Argentina office), including joint activities on geopolitical topics, space affairs, and the annual Konrad Adenauer award in Argentina.
• Fundación Embajada AbiertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint activities on international affairs topics, including a documentary on Argentina's satellite sector and co-hosted events on strategic issues.
• Embassy of the United States in ArgentinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Embassy of the United States supported CARI's work on Argentina-US bilateral history through its Committee on the United States.
• Embajada de Finlandia (Finland Embassy in Argentina)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCARI co-hosts academic sessions with the Finnish Embassy, including events on Finland's education system and technologies, held at the CARI headquarters.
• European Union Delegation in ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARI collaborates with the EU Delegation in Argentina on events related to European affairs, international trade, and the Global Gateway strategy.
• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARI's Working Group on International Space Affairs co-hosts seminars with ESA on international space policy, the Artemis Accords, and European space initiatives.
• Comisión Nacional de Actividades Espaciales (CONAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARI's Working Group on International Space Affairs collaborates with CONAE on events and publications related to Argentina's satellite program, SAOCOM, SABIA-Mar, and space diplomacy.
• INVAP S.E.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINVAP participates in CARI events and panels on Argentina's space and satellite sector, nuclear technology, and strategic industrial development.
• Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto (Argentina)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs collaborates with CARI on events, publications, and diplomatic training initiatives, with ministry officials regularly participating as speakers and moderators.
• Ministerio de Defensa (Argentina)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Argentine Ministry of Defence participates in CARI events on defense policy, international security, and armed forces.
• Jockey Club de Buenos AiresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCARI collaborates with the Jockey Club de Buenos Aires on cultural and commemorative events, such as the relaunch of diplomatic biographies.
• Instituto Papa Francisco de la UCAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCARI co-hosts events with the Instituto Papa Francisco (UCA) on topics related to peace, international ethics, and global affairs.
• Red de Centros de Pensamiento de las AméricascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrancisco de Santibañes, President of CARI, was elected to lead this network that brings together the main international relations think tanks in the Americas.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CARIconsejo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ConsejoCARI
• Facebookfacebook.com/CARIconsejo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cari-consejo-argentino-de-relaciones-internacionales-
• Instagraminstagram.com/cari.consejo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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