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Through a sophisticated toolbox of data collection and analysis, capability development, training and advice, we help clients adapt and thrive through the difficult times ahead.
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‘Small, cheap, smart’: surprising new military lessons from Iran
Traditional military advantages have come up short against new strategy, hardware, AI and ‘missile math’ that is reshaping combat. David Kilcullen, The Australian, 11th April...
Nowhere to go in widening Gulf war that could spark global crisis
It’s by far the largest air campaign mounted by Israel and one of the largest by the US. The longer the war lasts, the greater the risk that it escalates. For those in Iran at...
Making sense of Venezuela with David Kilcullen
What Venezuela reveals about US strategy and global risks The Thematic Edge opens 2026 with its first guest, David Kilcullen, retired Australian Army colonel, intellectual...
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Each of Cordillera’s services is led by a world-recognized expert in the field, and draws on advanced analytic capabilities, professional field teams, and a network of expert consultants to provide tailored services to clients.
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Cordillera works with communities, businesses, public safety agencies and emergency services to help make cities safer and better places to live.
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Our core group of experts, and a worldwide presence gives us a unique access to real-time information from local networks and academic, technical and political sources.
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Cordillera is able to offer commercial and military clients a well tried and tested capability development programme with support from experimentation and wargaming.
Future Warfare
Cordillera has deep expertise in predictive modeling, capability experimentation and technology analysis for future warfare, with a focus on commodities, companies and technologies.
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Cordillera is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Mycelium Design Group to elevate and expand the impact of our SDI practice.
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Our Latest Insights
‘Small, cheap, smart’: surprising new military lessons from Iran
Traditional military advantages have come up short against new strategy, hardware, AI and ‘missile math’ that is reshaping combat. David Kilcullen,...
Nowhere to go in widening Gulf war that could spark global crisis
It’s by far the largest air campaign mounted by Israel and one of the largest by the US. The longer the war lasts, the greater the risk that it...
Making sense of Venezuela with David Kilcullen
What Venezuela reveals about US strategy and global risks The Thematic Edge opens 2026 with its first guest, David Kilcullen, retired Australian...
The Art of War and Peace: Understanding our choices in a world at war
by David Kilcullen and Greg Mills, published in August 2024 How have the character and technology of war changed in recent times? Why does...
Israel-Iran war reveals rising age of unconventional conflict
David Kilcullen in The Australian, 21st June 2025 As Israel and Iran slide deeper into war, Russia-Ukraine negotiations appear stalled, and...
Modern Day Marine Expo
As the premier military expo focused on the future of the United States Marine Corps, Modern Day Marine offered an incredible opportunity to explore...