Our Purpose
What is Stratagem?
A New Way of Thinking for a New Era
At TSI, we create platforms for our members to express their ideas and engage with the broader world— through published writing, events, or discussions. By amplifying these voices, we help transform questions and insights into meaningful contributions to global conversations. The challenges of our time—international conflicts, climate change, and emerging technologies—each require their own individual strategy. Unfortunately, we are facing all these problems and a litany of others simultaneously. We created The Stratagem Initiative to equip young people with the interdisciplinary skills and resources they need to begin addressing international problems. This unconventional and dynamic approach to developing strategy is what we call stratagem, a new way of thinking for a new era.
International Affairs is Important
We Make Sense of Today's World
The contemporary media landscape is filled with stories about and veiled references to countries, organizations, institutions, people, and events from around the world. Most people lack the time and resources to learn the hundreds of years of history and foreign policy to fully understand what is going on. TSI members are students who spend years learning these factors and are tasked daily with describing international events using easily understandable language. We are here to help you make sense of today's world and recognize the ways international affairs impacts your everyday life.
Creating Opportunity
Empowering Youth in IR(L)
We offer educational resources, expert-led programming, and opportunities to engage with foreign policy from any starting point—whether you're an experienced scholar or a curious beginner. TSI connects members with a network of peers, mentors, and professionals to help navigate careers in international affairs. We provide the tools and support to pursue impactful opportunities ranging from internships to scholarships, while fostering an uplifting community. Our goal is to promote critical thinking and empower the next generation to approach global challenges with fresh, informed perspectives.