Join us as a Volunteer

Make an Impact in the Fight for Liberal Democracy

The Strategic Intelligence Institute is looking for passionate and knowledgeable individuals to join our mission of decoding geopolitics for the public, businesses, and investors. If you believe in liberal democracy and if you are concerned by the threat of authoritarian regimes, this is your opportunity to contribute to a cause that matters.

Why Volunteer With Us?

  • Defend Liberal Democracy: Use your skills to expose authoritarian regimes and advocate for democratic values.
  • Educate & Inform: Help simplify complex global issues so that non-experts can make informed decisions.
  • Be Part of a Community: Join a network of like-minded analysts, researchers, and professionals.
  • Flexible & Remote: Contribute from anywhere in the world on your schedule.
  • Develop & Showcase Your Expertise: Your contribution will be featured in articles, videos, and collaborations.
  • Opportunity for Paid Research Work: While contributions to our think tank are unpaid, our contributors will be recommended for paid freelance research contracts to our network of partners.

Who Are We Looking For?

We seek volunteers who deeply share our values and bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1. Regional & Thematic Analysts

  • Specialize in a specific geographic area (e.g., United States, Germany, China, Russia, Middle East, Latin America, etc.).
  • OR focus on a key topic (e.g., politics, economy, military, geography, history, demography, culture, technology, energy, natural ressources, environment, logistic, human rights, semiconductors, agriculture, etc.) or a branch of it (e.g., drones, forex, oil, lithium, weat etc.).
  • Knowledge of geopolitics and/or financial systems is a strong plus.
  • Capable and willing to produce well-researched and accessible articles (around 2,000 words).

2. OSINT specialists

  • Open-source intelligence specialists to monitor news and social networks.

3. Outreach & Partnerships Specialists

  • Networkers who can connect us with relevant organizations, influencers, and potential collaborators.
  • Social media strategists to help amplify our reach.

4. Video specialists and Illustrations designers

  • Video creators who can help with scripting, editing, or presenting 10-15 minute YouTube videos.
  • Illustrations designers who can prepare graphical illustrations and infographics for our articles and social network feeds.

How Volunteering Can Lead to Paid Research Work

We offer volunteers the opportunity to publish on our platform, gaining exposure to an audience of businesses and investors, including financial institutions and corporates. Our founders are themselves investment funds managers.

We are in contact with external commercial agencies who are actively prospecting our audience with their sales teams, to secure research contracts. When they require in-depth analysis, they often turn to our volunteers for paid freelance work, outside of our organization.

Therefore, while publishing on our platform is unpaid, it serves as a portfolio for our volunteers, helping them attract freelance clients. These projects typically involve ongoing research and multi-year recurring contracts, rather than one-time assignments. Also, because we prioritize specialists over generalists, the competition for these freelance opportunities is minimal, leading to high-value contracts.

Lastly, there are no strings attached. There are no exclusivity requirements, so you’re free to publish content elsewhere and pursue other research projects as you wish.

What We Expect

  • A commitment to liberal democracy values.
  • Clear, simple and logical communication skills. No jargon or academic writing.
  • All content must be objective, fact-based, and backed by credible sources.
  • We welcome a range of formats, including research-driven articles, industry insights, and opinion pieces.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in joining us as a volunteer, please send an email to contact@stinin.com with the following:

  • Your name and background (education, experience, or relevant expertise).
  • Your area of interest (regional focus, content creation, research, outreach, etc.).
  • A brief explanation of why you want to join and how you can contribute.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team and collaborate to defend liberal democracy and expose authoritarian threats. Let’s make a difference — one article, one video, and one insight at a time.