Welcome to
The Cambridge Security Initiative
fresh thinking and cutting-edge international expertise
CSi, chaired by Sir Richard Dearlove, former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, provides a unique link between the worlds of business, government and academia. With unrivalled expertise in security and intelligence issues, the organisation integrates long-term historical trends with the experience of security professionals to deliver prescient analysis of current and future threats to clients and to its signature ‘International Security and Intelligence’ (ISI) Programme and Conference.
Annoucements
Events: CSi Conference 2025, 24-25 July 2025
CSi Conference on 24-25 July 2025
ISI Summer 2025: Summer Extension
We are delighted to announce that ISI 2025 students will have the opportunity to stay on at Emmanuel College after the formal, taught section of the ISI Programme to complete their long-essay assignments which are due in on Friday, August 15.
During this time, they will be able to continue to use the University Library and any other local resources while further enjoying Emmanuel, the Cambridge summer and all it has to offer – not least the Shakespeare Festival.
The only cost will be Emmanuel’s Bed and Breakfast charge for the 14 nights:
- £756 for a standard room;
- £1092 for an en-suite room.
Anyone wishing to know more or to book should email isioperations@thecsi.org.uk
A new ISI Programme for 2025
In response to the many requests we receive for both shorter and longer courses, we are also very pleased to announce that we have added a new programme to our portfolio:
The International Security and Intelligence Professional Programme (ISI-Pro) at Emmanuel College, Cambridge from 30 March to 12 April 2025
This is a two-week stand-alone programme aimed primarily at professionals with a keen interest in exploring pressing global security challenges and their implications for business, governments and citizens and in meeting others who share such interests.
CSi Annual Conference
The Conference, titled ‘Intelligence and National Security Policy in a Changing World’, brings together speakers and delegates from governments, security agencies, academia and business to explore a range of current security-related issues.
The Conference takes place mid-way through the main ISI summer Programme and is one of its highlights.
Analysis
Commissioned analysis has typically been sought by clients requiring professional, up-to-the-minute briefings focussed on specific regions or business sectors on which to base key assessments of future risks, options, and opportunities. To achieve this, CSi has brought together a bespoke team of experts who, while varying in age, nationality, and profession, share the ability to contribute significant, contemporary, and often unique insights to written reports overseen, edited and signed off by the Trustees. Recent clients have included UK and US government agencies, management consultants, international accountancy and finance firms. Looking forward, the work of the CSi is attracting strong interest from organisations with international interests in banking, law, infrastructure, energy and utilities.
The Cambridge Security Initiative 2017 is a U.K. Registered Charity; No. 1175201. The objects of the Charity are to advance education in relation to International Security and Intelligence issues through research, provision of educational programmes and collaborations in intelligence studies, teaching and research with national and international universities, the Government of the U.K. and other nations.