Real Instituto Elcano

International research in Madrid and Brussels

Real Instituto Elcano is a think tank based in Madrid with an office in Brussels. It analyzes international and strategic issues and publishes research, reports, and articles by its research team.

Research areas

• Globalization, development, and governance
• International security
• Democracy and citizenship
• Climate and energy
• Technology and the economy
• The future of Europe
• Latin America
• China, the United States, and the new world order
• Challenges and opportunities in neighboring regions
• Spain’s influence and image

Activities

In addition to its publications, the institute organizes events and seminars and produces podcasts, videos, and other multimedia. Initiatives include the Elcano Global Presence Index and special reports on specific topics. It has a corporate membership program and an alumni network.

Structure and governance

The institute is organized around a board of trustees, an executive committee, a scientific council, and an advisory council, along with patron and partner members. It publishes annual reports, bylaws, and financial information in its transparency section.

Contact

• Madrid headquarters: Príncipe de Vergara, 51, 28006 Madrid, Spain. Phone: +34 91 781 6770. Fax: +34 91 426 2157. Email: info@rielcano.org
• Brussels office: 14-16 Rue du Trône/Troonstraat, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. Phone: +32 2 274 5559. Email: bruselas1@rielcano.org
• Press: prensa@rielcano.org
• Projects: proyectos@rielcano.org