Partnership for Global Security

What Partnership for Global Security does

The Partnership for Global Security (PGS) is an independent nonprofit policy think tank and recognized international leader in nuclear and transnational security policy. Founded by Kenneth N. Luongo, who serves as President, the organization develops actionable responses to 21st century security challenges by engaging international, private sector, and multidisciplinary expert partners to assess policy needs, identify effective strategies, and drive demonstrable results. PGS's core technology is policy research and analysis in nuclear security, nonproliferation, and transnational security, with no proprietary software or technical platform; its deliverables are publications (reports, commentary, articles, press releases, videos) and direct policy engagement with governments worldwide.

PGS operates a portfolio of policy initiatives, including the Global Nexus Initiative (intersection of nuclear energy, climate, and security), the International Nuclear Safety Group, the Nuclear Power Leadership Initiative, and Nuclear Security Governance, alongside joint publications such as the 2021 'U.S. Advanced Nuclear Energy Strategy' with the Nuclear Innovation Alliance and the 2018 'Nuclear Power in a New Era' report. Its revenue model is donation- and grant-based as a nonprofit organization; products and analyses are provided at no direct charge to users, with revenue generated through donations (a Donate button appears prominently on the website) and likely foundation or government grants supporting specific research activities. The organization reaches its primary audience of government policymakers, international organizations, and media through its website, newsletter, LinkedIn and Twitter/X channels, TEDx presentations, and direct briefings.

The team's competitive differentiation rests on deep government and international regulatory credentials: Luongo's tenure as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Energy for Nonproliferation Policy (1994-1997) and DOE Director roles, combined with senior associates who include a former IAEA Director of Nuclear Security (Dr. Anita Nilsson), a former AREVA Director for Non-proliferation (Caroline Jorant), and a former DOE Chief of Staff (Richard H. Rosenzweig). Operating geographies are global in scope, with U.S.-based operations serving international stakeholders.

Name

Partnership for Global Security

Legal name

Partnership for Global Security

Website

https://partnershipforglobalsecurity.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Partnership for Global Security is a U.S.-based nonprofit policy think tank founded by Kenneth N. Luongo that produces nuclear and transnational security analysis, reports, and briefings for government policymakers, international organizations, and media worldwide.

Ownership category

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Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281), National Security (928110), International Affairs (928120), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Diplomacy & Defense Cooperation (Arms Control, Counterterrorism) (BPAIAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peace, Security Sector Reform & Stabilization Programs (BPADABAH), Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC), Peace, Security & Arms Control Organizations (BPADAAAF)

Keywords

• Nuclear security policy
• Nonproliferation analysis
• Transnational security
• Nuclear governance
• Policy research

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a nonprofit organization, PGS generates revenue through donations and potentially government or foundation grants to support its policy research activities.

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Core offering

Partnership for Global Security is a nonprofit policy think tank that produces policy research, analysis, and recommendations on nuclear energy, nonproliferation, and transnational security. It delivers this through flagship policy initiatives (Global Nexus Initiative, International Nuclear Safety Group, Nuclear Power Leadership Initiative, Nuclear Security Governance), published reports and commentary, expert briefings, and direct engagement with government and international stakeholders.

Product overview

Partnership for Global Security is a policy-oriented think tank, not a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of publications (reports, commentaries, articles, press releases, videos), policy initiatives (Global Nexus Initiative, International Nuclear Safety Group, Nuclear Power Leadership Initiative, Nuclear Security Governance), and communication services (newsletter). Their offerings are informational and advisory rather than commercial software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Nexus Initiative (GNI) A policy program focused on the intersection of nuclear energy, climate protection, and global security, developing actionable responses to 21st century security challenges for government and international stakeholders.
• International Nuclear Safety Group (INSG) A policy initiative addressing international nuclear safety and security cooperation, serving governments and international stakeholders.
• Nuclear Power Leadership Initiative (NPLI) A leadership initiative focused on advancing nuclear power policy and innovation for government and industry stakeholders.
• Nuclear Security Governance (NSGEG) An initiative addressing nuclear security governance frameworks and standards for governments and international stakeholders.
• U.S. Advanced Nuclear Energy Strategy Report A comprehensive strategy report developed jointly with the Nuclear Innovation Alliance defining a strategy for the U.S. to become the global leader in advanced nuclear power, intended for government, industry, and civil society stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• PGS President featured in major media including New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Reuters, and CNN

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2021In February 2021, PGS and NIA released a joint report titled 'U.S. Advanced Nuclear Energy Strategy for Domestic Prosperity, Climate Protection, National Security, and Global Leadership.' The report defined a comprehensive strategy for the U.S. to become the global leader in advanced nuclear power based on extensive stakeholder engagement. The strategy outlined domestic and international activities required for government, industry, civil society, and other nations collaboration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stimson Center: A larger, established foreign policy think tank with a substantive nuclear and security program. Comparable in mission but significantly broader and better-resourced than PGS.
• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): A large bipartisan policy research organization with significant work on nuclear policy, nonproliferation, and transnational security. Operates at a meaningfully larger scale than PGS in the same domain.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: A major global think tank with a long-standing nuclear policy program. Operates in the same policy space as PGS but at much greater scale and with deeper institutional resources.
• Brookings Institution: A large, established U.S. policy research organization with substantial work on energy policy, nuclear issues, and international security. Overlaps with PGS on nuclear energy and security policy research.
• Chatham House: A leading international affairs think tank where PGS senior associate Dr. Anita Nilsson serves as an associate fellow. Comparable on international nuclear governance and energy policy but at far greater scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Third Way: A U.S. policy think tank with a dedicated advanced nuclear energy and clean energy program. Partial overlap with PGS on advanced nuclear policy advocacy and strategy work.

Direct peers

• Arms Control Association: A nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting public understanding of and support for effective arms control policies. Closely comparable to PGS on nonproliferation, arms control, and transnational security policy research.
• Nuclear Innovation Alliance: A strategic partner of PGS, with whom it co-published the 2021 U.S. Advanced Nuclear Energy Strategy. NIA focuses on advanced nuclear energy policy innovation, sharing PGS's intersection of nuclear energy, climate, and security policy.
• Federation of American Scientists: Dr. Anita Nilsson is listed as an advisor to FAS, indicating a direct collaborative relationship. FAS is a nonprofit that produces policy analysis and scientific advice on nuclear, energy, and security topics, making it a strong functional peer.
• Nuclear Threat Initiative: A direct peer in nuclear and transnational security policy, also a nonprofit think tank focused on reducing nuclear, biological, and radiological threats globally. Comparable mission, similar policy-oriented output, and overlapping target audience of governments and international institutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PGSnuclear
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/partnershipforglobalsecurity
• Facebookfacebook.com/partnershipforglobalsecurity

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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