The Stratbase Institute is an independent international and strategic research organization with the principal goal of addressing the issues affecting the Philippines and East Asia through:

  1. Affecting national, regional and international policy change or support;
  2. Fostering strategic ideas based on cooperation and innovative thinking;
  3. Providing a regional venue for collaboration and cooperation in dealing with critical issues in East Asia; and
  4. Actively participating in regional debates and global conversations.

The Institute’s core objectives include:

  1. Driving Policy Change: Influencing national, regional, and international policies through research-based advocacy and strategic recommendations. ​
  2. Fostering Innovation: Promoting forward-thinking ideas and solutions that address emerging challenges in governance, security, and development. ​
  3. Facilitating Collaboration: Creating a regional venue for dialogue and cooperation among governments, private sector leaders, and civil society organizations. ​
  4. Engaging in Global Discourse: Actively participating in regional debates and global conversations to ensure the Philippines’ voice is heard in shaping international policies. ​

Founded on the principles of interdependence and cooperation, the Stratbase Institute emphasizes the interconnected nature of states, sectors, and stakeholders in addressing critical issues. Its mission is driven by a commitment to influencing policy change, fostering strategic ideas, and providing a platform for collaboration on pressing issues such as economic development, governance, security, and environmental sustainability. ​

With a legacy rooted in the Stratbase Research Institute (SRI) established in 2004, the organization evolved into the Stratbase Albert Del Rosario Institute (ADRi) in 2014, honoring its Chairman, the late, Ambassador Albert F. Del Rosario. Today, the Stratbase Institute continues to build on this foundation, leveraging its expertise to address the dynamic interplay between domestic and regional affairs, ensuring that movements in one sphere resonate effectively in the other.

Through its programs, research outputs, and advocacy initiatives, the Stratbase Institute remains steadfast in its mission to contribute to the Philippines’ development and its active role in the Indo-Pacific region. ​