One of the Elcano Royal Institute’s priorities is to establish links with leading and recognised international networks, a basic resource for research which facilitates the exchange of knowledge, as well as for the dissemination and international visibility of its work. The Institute has established relationships with major networks and the most prestigious organisations and institutes in Europe, America, and Asia..
Partnerships and networks
The Elcano Royal Institute collaborates on a regular and structured basis with the following think tanks and international networks:
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
CSIS is a think tank based in Washington D.C. with which the Institute has an agreement providing for regular visits by a member of the Elcano research team and periodic bilateral meetings.
CIDOB
CIDOB is the first research centre for international relations established in Spain, based in Barcelona. The Elcano and CIDOB hold regular retreats to exchange ideas and discuss the key international issues affecting Spain and Europe.
Clingendael
Clingendael is the Netherlands’ leading institute for international relations and an academy specialising in global issues for civil servants, academics, and professionals from various sectors. Both institutions hold an annual meeting to analyse global trends and assess the position of their respective countries and the EU.
EuroMeSCo (Euro-Mediterranean Study Commission)
EuroMeSco is a network of independent research institutes and academic centres specialising in foreign policy analysis and security issues, from the 27 EU countries and ten partner countries of the southern Mediterranean. The Elcano Royal Institute is a full member since March 2004.
European Association of Development Research and Training Institute (EADI)
EADI is a leading professional network for development and regional studies in Europe. Its membership includes a wide range of development research and training organisations, think tanks, national bodies, and researchers throughout Europe.
European Policy Center (EPC)
The Elcano Royal Institute collaborates with the EPC, one of Europe’s leading think tanks, on events, publications, and projects. The Elcano Office in Brussels is located at the EPC’s headquarters, with which it shares premises.
European Policy Institutes Network (EPIN)
EPIN is a network of thirty-nine leading think tanks and institutes from 26 European countries dedicated to analysing, debating, and shaping policies on contemporary Europe. It aims to contribute to the debate on the future of Europe. The Elcano Royal Institute participates in the Steering Committee.
European Think Tanks Group (ETTG)
The European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) is a network of European independent think tanks working on EU international cooperation for global sustainable development. The six institutes members of the network sum up more than 350 researchers covering all aspects of international development and humanitarian policy.
PromethEUs
PromethEUs is an independent network of four Southern-European think tanks. Its mission is to constructively contribute to the current European policy debate on the digital revolution and the EU Institutions’ digital agenda, by providing a perspective from Southern Europe.
Think 20 (T20)
The Think20 (T20) is a network of research institutes and think tanks from the G20 countries. It provides research-based policy advice to the G20, facilitates interaction among its members and the policy community, and communicates with the broader public about issues of global importance. The first T20 meeting was organised by the Mexican presidency in February 2012.
The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA)
TEPSA is an independent research network of national research institutions from the member states of the European Union specialised in European and International Relations. It aims to provide and strengthen high-quality international research on European integration to stimulate discussion on policies and political options for Europe.