The Palantir Foundation for Defense Policy & International Affairs is a nonpartisan organization focused on advancing national security through research, technology, and policy development. Its work brings together academic and technical research to inform understanding of defense and international affairs, while supporting the development of emerging technologies relevant to national security. The Foundation also contributes to policy development, connecting research and technological progress with the broader questions facing defense and international affairs.

By combining these areas, it aims to support informed approaches to national security and encourage consideration of how new technologies and research can contribute to policy. The organization’s stated focus is both analytical and practical: it advances knowledge through academic and technical work, supports emerging technologies, and engages with policy development. The Foundation’s nonpartisan character frames this work around national security rather than a stated political affiliation.

Its activities are centered on the relationship between research, innovation, defense policy, and international affairs, serving as a platform for work in these connected fields