Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI)

What Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI) does

Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI) is an independent Indonesian think tank and analytical platform founded in 2022 and headquartered in Jakarta's SCBD district, operating through Yayasan Rupa Madani Nusantara. The organization produces strategic research, monographs, commentaries, media commentary, and consultation services focused on defense policy, maritime security, geopolitics, and the Indo-Pacific region, organized across five research divisions: Defence Policy and Strategic, Foreign Policy and Public Diplomacy, Modern Warfare and Emerging Technology, Defence Economics, and Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency. ISI serves primarily Indonesian government and military institutions — including the Ministry of Defence, TNI, Dewan Pertahanan Nasional, Paspampres, Seskoad, Sesko TNI, and Universitas Pertahanan — and increasingly engages with international counterparts such as the Australian Department of Defence and India's National Maritime Foundation.

ISI's go-to-market is community-led: it reaches policymakers, military officers, and the academic community through publications, conferences, strategic dialogues, and TV media appearances on outlets such as KompasTV, tvOne, and iNews, alongside international forums including Raisina Dialogue, Yerevan Dialogue, and Indo Defence Expo. The underlying technology is non-software in nature — ISI's platform is its research divisions, 30+ contributing analysts, and a content library exceeding 100 publications and 150 infographics, with the website (isi-indonesia.com) and social channels serving as the primary distribution surface rather than a commercial technology product.

Commercially, ISI operates as a professional services entity with no publicly disclosed pricing, no paying-customer evidence, and no disclosed funding rounds. Revenue, if any, is inferred to be very small (sub-$1M annual run-rate) and likely derived from a mix of institutional advisory engagements, event honoraria, grants, and founder capital, making the organization effectively dependent on continued access to the Indonesian defense ecosystem for sustainability.

Name

Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI)

Legal name

Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence

Website

https://isi-indonesia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI) is an independent Jakarta-based think tank, founded in 2022, that produces strategic research, publications, and advisory services on defense policy and Indo-Pacific geopolitics for Indonesian government, military, and academic institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Policy Research and Strategic Intelligence Services

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Intelligence (Strategic, Tactical & Technical) (BPAIAHAD)

Keywords

• Defense policy research
• Strategic intelligence analysis
• Geopolitical risk advisory
• Maritime security studies
• Foreign policy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research and Advisory Services: ISI provides strategic research, analysis, and consultation services to government institutions, military bodies, and policy-making entities. The organization produces publications, monographs, commentaries, and policy recommendations for defense and foreign policy stakeholders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI) is an independent analytical platform that produces strategic research, policy analysis, monographs, and commentary on defense, security, and geopolitical issues in the Indo-Pacific region. It delivers these insights to government institutions, military and defense agencies, diplomatic bodies, and academic stakeholders through publications, joint monographs, media appearances, consultation services, and strategic forums.

Product overview

Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI) is an independent think tank and research organization focused on defense, security, and geopolitical analysis in the Indo-Pacific region. The organization operates as a unified analytical platform with five specialized research divisions (Defence Policy and Strategic, Foreign Policy and Public Diplomacy, Modern Warfare and Emerging Technology, Defence Economics, and Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency). ISI's portfolio consists primarily of intellectual outputs including research publications, monographs, commentaries, media appearances, consultation services, and strategic forums—not commercial software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Research and Analysis Structured analytical research product covering defense, security, and geopolitical issues in the Indo-Pacific, delivered to government, military, diplomatic, and academic clients.
• Publications and Commentaries Written policy articles, op-eds, and analytical commentaries published by ISI for institutional and public audiences on Indo-Pacific strategic issues.
• Joint Monographs In-depth research monographs co-produced with partner institutions, providing detailed analysis of specific Indo-Pacific security and policy topics.
• Media and Television Appearances Television and media appearances by ISI analysts and leadership, providing expert commentary on Indo-Pacific security and geopolitical developments.
• Consultation Services Advisory and consultation services provided by ISI's analysts to government, defense, and institutional clients on Indo-Pacific strategic and policy questions.
• Strategic Talk Shows and Forums Strategic talk shows and policy forums convened by ISI to facilitate expert discussion and dialogue on Indo-Pacific security, defense, and geopolitical issues for institutional and public audiences.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Forum Sinologi Indonesia (FSI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026ISI and Forum Sinologi Indonesia signed an MoU to strengthen academic and research collaboration. The partnership opens opportunities for collaboration in academic activities, research, events, and other joint initiatives related to Chinese studies and strategic analysis.
• IKAL Strategic Center (ISC) DPP IKAL-LemhannascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ISI's Director of Research, Dr. Ian Montratama, was appointed as Chairman of Defense and Security (Hankam) for IKAL Strategic Center DPP IKAL-Lemhannas for the 2026-2031 term. This partnership strengthens cooperation between ISI and Indonesia's National Resilience Institute in developing strategic thought leadership.
• Australian Department of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISI engages in strategic dialogue with Australian Defence officials, including discussions on regional security, Jakarta Treaty implementation, and defense industry cooperation. Delegations led by Amb. Bernard Philip (First Assistant Secretary, International Policy Division) and Ms. Alanna McKay (Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Branch) visited ISI headquarters.
• National Maritime Foundation (NMF) - IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder Project CHAKRA, ISI and NMF jointly published the monograph 'Forging Strategic Convergence: India-Indonesia Defence Partnership in a Shifting Indo-Pacific'. This represents the first dedicated study exploring defense industrial cooperation between Indonesia and India, developed through webinars, expert consultations, and deep-dive analysis.
• Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan (KKIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISI participates in strategic discussions with KKIP regarding Indonesia's defense industry development, including analysis of the N-219 aircraft produced by PT Dirgantara Indonesia as a strategic asset for national defense.
• RepublikorpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISI collaborates with Republikorp, a national private defense industry entity, to provide needs-based assessment and strengthen national defense capabilities through professional analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Dewan Pertahanan Nasional (DPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISI participates in cabinet meetings (ratas) organized by DPN on strategic technology mastery and defense industry independence. ISI contributes policy recommendations on developing dual-use systems and accelerating national strategic industry development.
• Indonesian Ministry of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISI engages with Ministry of Defence through various forums, discussions, and collaborative events. The organization contributes to defense policy discussions and provides analytical support for national defense planning.
• Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISI maintains regular engagement with TNI through educational briefings at Sesko TNI, Seskoad, and other military institutions. Director of Research provides instruction on crisis management, military strategy, and defense policy to military officers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: UK-based international affairs think tank covering global security, defense, and geopolitics. Comparable in mission (independent international affairs research informing government policy) but operates on a far larger international scale.
• Atlantic Council: US-based international affairs think tank with significant Indo-Pacific programming. Comparable in providing strategic analysis to government and policy audiences, though at substantially larger scale.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Global think tank with programs on international秩序 and Indo-Pacific security. While much larger, Carnegie's Asia program addresses overlapping audiences in defense and foreign policy analysis.
• Brookings Institution: Major US-based public policy organization with research programs covering foreign policy and defense. Comparable to ISI in producing government-targeted policy analysis, though at much greater scale and global scope.
• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): Major US-based bipartisan policy research organization with a substantial Indo-Pacific and defense program. Operates on a much larger scale than ISI but addresses the same defense and international affairs policy community.

Direct peers

• National Maritime Foundation (India): Indian maritime security and strategic studies think tank. ISI is an active collaborator with NMF under Project CHAKRA, and both serve as national-level research platforms on Indo-Pacific maritime defense for their respective governments.
• ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute: Singapore-based think tank conducting policy research on Southeast Asian politics, security, and international affairs. Direct peer to ISI given overlapping focus on regional security analysis and government-targeted policy research.
• Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI): Australian defense and strategic policy think tank producing analysis on Indo-Pacific security, critical technology, and foreign interference. ISI already engages with Australian Department of Defence in parallel with ASPI's mandate.
• S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS): Nanyang Technological University's graduate school focused on Asia-Pacific security, defense, and international relations. Comparable to ISI in providing defense-policy research, training for military officers, and policy advisory to government institutions.
• Lowy Institute: Independent Australian international policy think tank covering international affairs, diplomacy, and Indo-Pacific security. Comparable to ISI in operating as an independent policy research voice targeting government and media.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4qw6psoediEjyoReXjrnng
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indo-pacific-strategic-intelligence
• Instagraminstagram.com/isi_indonesia.ig
• TikToktiktok.com/@isi_indonesia

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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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