About the Direct Policy Foundation

The Foundation is an independent think tank dedicated to the rigorous analysis and forecasting of political, economic, and security dynamics, as well as developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2025 by a team of international researchers, it is registered as a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization in the District of Columbia (1319 F St NW, Suite 301, Washington, D.C. 20004, USA).
The Foundation’s work centers on the evolving landscape of U.S.–Middle East relations, with sustained attention to the structural challenges facing the states and societies of the region and the international policy frameworks that govern them. Through its specialized research groups, the Foundation produces scholarly papers, policy briefs, analytical studies, and forward-looking assessments of emerging trends.