Defending Tomorrow.
Defending Tomorrow.
Independent think tank for national defense, credible cross‑domain deterrence, and strategic foresight.
Independent think tank for national defense, credible cross‑domain deterrence, and strategic foresight.
We make security and defense policy analysis actionable – through policy briefs, situation reports, and studies for the federal government, the state of North Rhine‑Westphalia, EU institutions, and industry.
Our mission
How we turn analysis into action
We turn security analysis into concrete options for action.
Ceylon Logica Institute for International Policy is an independent, non‑profit think tank for national defence, credible deterrence and strategic foresight. Our core focus is credible deterrence across all domains; analytically, we work with the concept of Cross‑Domain Deterrence (CDD), linking military, technological, economic and societal instruments. Our goal is to help protect freedom and security in Germany and Europe, with a particular focus on North Rhine‑Westphalia. To do this, we turn complex situations into clear choices for decision‑makers. Through rapid briefs, situation reports, studies and scenario exercises we develop concrete options on capabilities, readiness, procurement, resilience and crisis planning. In our Düsseldorf forum we bring together government, industry, academia and civil society so that hybrid threats are detected early, technological sovereignty grows, and resources reach the places where they most strengthen Europe’s ability to defend itself.
Our mission
How we turn analysis into action
We turn security analysis into concrete options for action.
Ceylon Logica Institute for International Policy is an independent, non‑profit think tank for national defence, credible deterrence and strategic foresight. Our core focus is credible deterrence across all domains; analytically, we work with the concept of Cross‑Domain Deterrence (CDD), linking military, technological, economic and societal instruments. Our goal is to help protect freedom and security in Germany and Europe, with a particular focus on North Rhine‑Westphalia. To do this, we turn complex situations into clear choices for decision‑makers. Through rapid briefs, situation reports, studies and scenario exercises we develop concrete options on capabilities, readiness, procurement, resilience and crisis planning. In our Düsseldorf forum we bring together government, industry, academia and civil society so that hybrid threats are detected early, technological sovereignty grows, and resources reach the places where they most strengthen Europe’s ability to defend itself.
Our mission
How we turn analysis into action
We turn security analysis into concrete options for action.
Ceylon Logica Institute for International Policy is an independent, non‑profit think tank for national defence, credible deterrence and strategic foresight. Our core focus is credible deterrence across all domains; analytically, we work with the concept of Cross‑Domain Deterrence (CDD), linking military, technological, economic and societal instruments. Our goal is to help protect freedom and security in Germany and Europe, with a particular focus on North Rhine‑Westphalia. To do this, we turn complex situations into clear choices for decision‑makers. Through rapid briefs, situation reports, studies and scenario exercises we develop concrete options on capabilities, readiness, procurement, resilience and crisis planning. In our Düsseldorf forum we bring together government, industry, academia and civil society so that hybrid threats are detected early, technological sovereignty grows, and resources reach the places where they most strengthen Europe’s ability to defend itself.
Programme Areas
Our work is organised into four programme areas – ranging from short policy briefs and legal notes to in‑depth studies and area studies.
Programme Areas
Our work is organised into four programme areas – ranging from short policy briefs and legal notes to in‑depth studies and area studies.
Programme Areas
Our work is organised into four programme areas – ranging from short policy briefs and legal notes to in‑depth studies and area studies.
01
Regional and Situation Analysis (Area Studies)
Key regions of the European security order (eastern flank, Black Sea region, Western Balkans, etc.) – concise overviews of local dynamics, power shifts and alliances.
• Country Briefs & Situation Reports – Short brief: 4–6 pages (incl. 1 map / overview graphic)
• Risk & Actor Maps – Short brief: 3–5 pages of text + 1 page map (typically 4–6 pages in total)
• Area Studies & Early‑Warning Memos – Area study: 20–30 pages / Early‑warning memo: 4–6 pages
01
Regional and Situation Analysis (Area Studies)
Key regions of the European security order (eastern flank, Black Sea region, Western Balkans, etc.) – concise overviews of local dynamics, power shifts and alliances.
• Country Briefs & Situation Reports – Short brief: 4–6 pages (incl. 1 map / overview graphic)
• Risk & Actor Maps – Short brief: 3–5 pages of text + 1 page map (typically 4–6 pages in total)
• Area Studies & Early‑Warning Memos – Area study: 20–30 pages / Early‑warning memo: 4–6 pages
01
Regional and Situation Analysis (Area Studies)
Key regions of the European security order (eastern flank, Black Sea region, Western Balkans, etc.) – concise overviews of local dynamics, power shifts and alliances.
• Country Briefs & Situation Reports – Short brief: 4–6 pages (incl. 1 map / overview graphic)
• Risk & Actor Maps – Short brief: 3–5 pages of text + 1 page map (typically 4–6 pages in total)
• Area Studies & Early‑Warning Memos – Area study: 20–30 pages / Early‑warning memo: 4–6 pages
02
Defence & Deterrence
European and transatlantic defence policy – capabilities, readiness, procurement and interoperability – in support of credible deterrence within the NATO/EU framework.
• Capability and posture assessments – Dossier: 8–12 pages
• Procurement options papers – Dossier: 8–12 pages (incl. 1–2 decision tables)
• R&D and cost‑path analyses; wargaming and deterrence scenarios – Evaluation / lessons‑learned report: 8–12 pages
02
Defence & Deterrence
European and transatlantic defence policy – capabilities, readiness, procurement and interoperability – in support of credible deterrence within the NATO/EU framework.
• Capability and posture assessments – Dossier: 8–12 pages
• Procurement options papers – Dossier: 8–12 pages (incl. 1–2 decision tables)
• R&D and cost‑path analyses; wargaming and deterrence scenarios – Evaluation / lessons‑learned report: 8–12 pages
02
Defence & Deterrence
European and transatlantic defence policy – capabilities, readiness, procurement and interoperability – in support of credible deterrence within the NATO/EU framework.
• Capability and posture assessments – Dossier: 8–12 pages
• Procurement options papers – Dossier: 8–12 pages (incl. 1–2 decision tables)
• R&D and cost‑path analyses; wargaming and deterrence scenarios – Evaluation / lessons‑learned report: 8–12 pages
03
Security, Resilience & Democracy
Hybrid threats, critical infrastructure (KRITIS), cyber and disinformation operations, civil protection and the democratic information space.
• Resilience Checks & Stress Tests – Study / assessment: 15–25 pages
• Incident, Disinformation & Crisis‑Communication Playbooks – Playbook: 20–30 pages
• Action Plans for Democratic Institutions – Action plan / final report: 10–15 pages
03
Security, Resilience & Democracy
Hybrid threats, critical infrastructure (KRITIS), cyber and disinformation operations, civil protection and the democratic information space.
• Resilience Checks & Stress Tests – Study / assessment: 15–25 pages
• Incident, Disinformation & Crisis‑Communication Playbooks – Playbook: 20–30 pages
• Action Plans for Democratic Institutions – Action plan / final report: 10–15 pages
03
Security, Resilience & Democracy
Hybrid threats, critical infrastructure (KRITIS), cyber and disinformation operations, civil protection and the democratic information space.
• Resilience Checks & Stress Tests – Study / assessment: 15–25 pages
• Incident, Disinformation & Crisis‑Communication Playbooks – Playbook: 20–30 pages
• Action Plans for Democratic Institutions – Action plan / final report: 10–15 pages
04
Economy & Defence Industry
Budgets, industrial capacities, trade and sanctions – the economic foundation of a sustainable European security and defence policy.
• Budget and cost trajectories of security and defence policy – Dossier: 8–12 pages (plus a 2–3 page data/figures annex)
• Industrial capacity and supply‑chain studies – Study: 20–30 pages (depending on the depth of the data sections)
• Sanctions and economic statecraft analyses – Dossier: 8–12 pages
04
Economy & Defence Industry
Budgets, industrial capacities, trade and sanctions – the economic foundation of a sustainable European security and defence policy.
• Budget and cost trajectories of security and defence policy – Dossier: 8–12 pages (plus a 2–3 page data/figures annex)
• Industrial capacity and supply‑chain studies – Study: 20–30 pages (depending on the depth of the data sections)
• Sanctions and economic statecraft analyses – Dossier: 8–12 pages
04
Economy & Defence Industry
Budgets, industrial capacities, trade and sanctions – the economic foundation of a sustainable European security and defence policy.
• Budget and cost trajectories of security and defence policy – Dossier: 8–12 pages (plus a 2–3 page data/figures annex)
• Industrial capacity and supply‑chain studies – Study: 20–30 pages (depending on the depth of the data sections)
• Sanctions and economic statecraft analyses – Dossier: 8–12 pages
Help strengthen Europe’s ability to defend itself.
How you can work with us
Whether as a funder or commissioning partner: we support ministries, parliaments, armed forces, companies and foundations. In a confidential conversation, we identify the cooperation format that best fits your mandate and objectives.
Help strengthen Europe’s ability to defend itself.
How you can work with us
Whether as a funder or commissioning partner: we support ministries, parliaments, armed forces, companies and foundations. In a confidential conversation, we identify the cooperation format that best fits your mandate and objectives.
Help strengthen Europe’s ability to defend itself.
How you can work with us
Whether as a funder or commissioning partner: we support ministries, parliaments, armed forces, companies and foundations. In a confidential conversation, we identify the cooperation format that best fits your mandate and objectives.