Expertise rooted in African realities, oriented toward global futures

CAESS THINK TANK is the intellectual and forward-thinking arm of the Centre for Strategic and International Security Analysis and Expertise (CAESS). Founded with a clear mission—to understand the present in order to anticipate tomorrow’s ruptures—it positions itself as a key player in strategic reflection on the African continent.

As Africa confronts multidimensional challenges—security, geopolitics, economic pressure, environmental disruptions—CAESS THINK TANK embraces its role: to generate knowledge that supports decision-making, illuminate complex realities, and build sovereign and resilient governance models for the future.

Our Mission

Anticipate. Analyze. Act.
These three pillars drive our intellectual work and contributions to the strategic public space in Africa.

• Anticipating means identifying weak signals, emerging threats, and structural transformations.

• Analyzing means decoding trends, contextualizing issues, and using cross-disciplinary insight.

• Acting means offering concrete, actionable, and sustainable solutions.

Our Strategic Focus Areas

CAESS THINK TANK operates through a cross-sectoral, multidisciplinary approach centered around several key thematic areas:

• Security & Defense: evolving threats, community-based security, terrorism, and national resilience

• Cybersecurity & Digital Sovereignty: data protection, cybercrime, cyber defense

• Governance & Economic Intelligence: influence, strategic competitiveness, investment security

• Risks & Global Crises: pandemics, food insecurity, climate risks, health and humanitarian resilience

• Environmental Transitions: environmental safety, sustainable development, climate governance

Our Signature Publications

At CAESS THINK TANK, we believe knowledge must serve action. Our publications are designed as high-value strategic tools, tailored for decision-makers, scholars, journalists, economic players, and anyone committed to understanding African and global dynamics.

Selected titles available for order:

• People’s Defense in Cameroon – A Response to Boko Haram

• Cybersecurity and Cyberdefense in Cameroon – National Challenges and Strategies

• Economic Intelligence and Security in Cameroon

We also provide custom publishing support to our partners, from concept design to editorial coordination.

A flagship journal: The CAESS Strategic Papers

Published quarterly, The CAESS Strategic Papers is our flagship review offering in-depth, expert-led perspectives on pressing national and international challenges: security, development, governance, diplomacy, and climate.

Each issue includes:

• Comprehensive thematic dossiers

• Exclusive expert interviews

• Real-time briefing notes

• Strategic recommendations for policymakers

💡 Subscribe or contribute an article to join the conversation on African strategic thinking.

Seminars, forums, trainings: Keeping strategic thinking alive

Beyond publishing, CAESS THINK TANK leads a vibrant intellectual ecosystem, offering opportunities for learning, dialogue, and capacity building:

• Public forums and conferences on regional and international issues

• High-level strategic seminars for government and private sector actors

• Expert columns and opinion pieces reflecting on breaking events

• Tailored trainings in economic intelligence, crisis management, and digital security

We also provide partners with confidential reports, thematic briefings, and strategic advisory missions on demand.

A pan-African vision, a global presence

CAESS THINK TANK actively promotes inter-African cooperation and international dialogue. Our experts participate in key global forums—such as the Picard Conference, international defense summits, and academic partnerships.

By bringing together scholars and professionals from across the continent and beyond, we aim to build an influential, connected, and visionary African school of strategic thought.

Join the CAESS THINK TANK network

• Are you a researcher, analyst, doctoral student, journalist, or strategic professional?
  → Collaborate with us, submit a column, or contribute to our strategic review.

• Are you representing an institution, business, or NGO?
  → Commission a study, host a seminar, or request an expert opinion.

• Simply passionate about security, geopolitics, or development in Africa?
  → Subscribe to our journal or follow us on our platforms.

✉️ Contact Us

Want to propose a topic, collaborate on a publication, or schedule a meeting with our team?
👉 Send us a message here — we will get back to you as soon as possible.