Independent · Nonpartisan · Open-Source
The Sentinel Research & Policy Institute advances U.S. national security through rigorous, nonpartisan research, public education, and innovative solutions to modern counterintelligence challenges — developed entirely outside of government.
To study threats with rigor · To confront them with wisdom · To defend the idea of America
What We Do
SRPI conducts open-source, nonpartisan research on counterintelligence, foreign influence operations, and strategic competition. All findings are derived exclusively from publicly available materials.
The Sentinel Journal publishes peer-reviewed scholarship. The Sentinel Review offers policy-oriented analysis. The Common Ground podcast brings practitioners directly into the conversation.
SRPI develops the next generation of national security professionals through its university Chapter Program, Ambassador Program, and AI-assisted research and education tools.
From the Institute
Recent research, analysis, and publications from our contributors.
Sentinel Journal
Peer-Reviewed Research on Counterintelligence
SRPI's peer-reviewed journal publishes original scholarship on national security, counterintelligence, and strategic competition.
Explore the Journal →Sentinel Review
Policy Analysis and Strategic Commentary
Accessible, evidence-based analysis of national security developments — written for policy professionals and informed citizens.
Read the Review →Common Ground
Conversations with National Security Practitioners
The Common Ground podcast brings practitioners, scholars, and policymakers into conversation on the most pressing security challenges.
Listen Now →Get Involved
For Researchers & Policy Professionals
Submit original research to the Sentinel Journal or Sentinel Review. SRPI publishes open-access scholarship on national security, counterintelligence, and strategic competition — available to policymakers and practitioners worldwide.
Submission GuidelinesFor Students
The Sentinel Research Society chapter program connects students to SRPI's research network, publication pathways, mentorship from national security professionals, and a direct pipeline to SRPI internships and the Ambassador Program.
Start a ChapterFor Supporters
SRPI operates entirely through contributions from individuals who believe in independent, nonpartisan national security research. Your support funds open-access scholarship that serves the public interest — with no government funding.
Donate to SRPICollaboration
SRPI collaborates with the following organizations in support of its research and advisory mission.
Sentinel Research & Policy Institute · Est. 2024 · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
The Sentinel Research & Policy Institute (SRPI) is an independent academic research organization dedicated to the study of national security, intelligence, and counterintelligence threats. Several academic researchers and members of the Board of Directors are federal employees, including those serving in various agencies within the Department of Defense and the U.S. intelligence community.
All research, publications, and products of SRPI represent the academic opinions of the contributing researchers and the Board of Directors. They are not intended to reflect the views, policies, or positions of the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, or any other federal agency. No SRPI products should be interpreted as the professional opinions or official positions of any government agency.
SRPI is committed to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that all research is conducted using publicly available sources. No government, sensitive, or classified information is used in the development of SRPI products. All findings, analyses, and recommendations are derived exclusively from open-source materials to uphold transparency and avoid conflicts of interest.
