The Grupo de Estudios Estratégicos (GEES), known in English as the Strategic Studies Group, is a private, non-partisan institution that conducts research and produces analysis on international security and defense issues. It is based in Madrid, Spain.

Since its founding in 1987, the primary objective of GEES has been to advise officials from the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the Spanish government on a wide range of foreign affairs and defense-related topics.

At the same time, GEES has labored arduously to inform the Spanish public on strategic and international affairs. Indeed, no other think tank in Spain has had more influence on shaping the domestic debate over Spain’s role in the world.

As we mark our twentieth anniversary, GEES continues to provide common-sense insights from a conservative, center-right perspective. We are strong believers in the transatlantic alliance, and we strive to defend and improve the institutions of Western freedom and democratic capitalism, such as limited government, private enterprise, individual liberty and responsibility, and a strong defense.

More specifically, the basic objectives of GEES are:

* To research and analyze Spanish, European and international security problems in all their aspects: Political, strategic, military, economic, technological and industrial.
* To inform and advise the government and the general public on geo-political and geo-strategic issues that affect Spain, Europe and the transatlantic alliance.
* To facilitate the communication and exchange of ideas among peoples and institutions related to planning and implementing security policies.
* To produce reports, white papers and backgrounders on the above-mentioned issues.

Additionally, our Defense and Aerospace Industry Working Group is a specialized division within GEES that provides customized research and analysis for government and private-sector clients supplying products and services to military customers in Spain, Europe and North and South America. With extensive experience serving in national security posts, our analysts understand the special dynamics and complex issues involved in doing business in the aerospace and defense industry.

To find out more about GEES, or to contact one of our analysts, please write us at info@gees.org.