Lifting Barriers, Bridging Gaps and Creating Opportunities
The Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute (BISI) is a not-for-profit think tank and consultancy empowering students and young professionals in intelligence, security, and policy.
We foster professional growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, and global collaboration across public, private, and academic sectors. By providing students with essential skills and knowledge, we aim to bridge the gap with training, networking, and portfolio-building, opening doors to an industry that has long been out of reach.
Our Work
Consultancy
Our services range from Geopolitical Analysis to Due Diligence, offering tailored solutions such as scenario building, travel risk assessments, and comprehensive partner screenings to support informed decision-making in complex environments.
Social Enterprise
As a social enterprise, we actively uplift and support young talent entering the security sector, fostering a diverse and inclusive community committed to developing the next generation of security professionals.
Think Tank
Our analysts produce regular risk reports that keep decision makers and the public informed on evolving global developments. They also deliver in-depth analysis across areas such as threat actor profiles, election reviews, and emerging technology trends to support proactive decision-making.
Publications
Unredacted: The BISI Podcast
Unredacted, the podcast that cuts through the noise. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading figures from the security sector - including academics, practitioners, and policymakers - offering unfiltered perspectives on the most pressing geopolitical issues and international developments.
In our debut episode, we are honoured to welcome Lt. Gen. Fernando Giancotti. Now teaching at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and Sapienza University of Rome, Lt. Gen. Giancotti is also the former President of the Centre for High Defence Studies (CASD). He previously served as Commander of Italy’s Air Force Operational Command.
Our analyst Andrea Stauder met with him in Rome to discuss European security, NATO, and the future of European defence in an increasingly uncertain landscape.
Featured Insights
BISI Databases
From global headlines to emerging threats, we deliver insightful reports, analyses and projects on the security challenges that matter. Our expert team uncovers and investigates critical issues that shape tomorrow's security landscape, whether they're in the spotlight or hidden from view.