Publications

Research and analysis.

Explore emerging signals, focused institutional questions, and cross-sector research. Every publication identifies its authors, evidence, and scope.

Landscape synthesis

Horizon Scans

I · Responsible AI
Research figure comparing AI risks considered relevant with those actively mitigated.
Fig. 01 / Horizon Scan 001AI risks considered relevant versus actively mitigated. Read the analysis and source context →View figure at full size

Horizon Scans synthesize cross-sector transitions using regulatory documents, market data, peer research, and primary analysis. They provide a reference for institutional strategy.

Each Scan identifies its authors, edition, sources, and material editorial contributions.

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Short-form analysis

HSI Searchlight

Searchlight examines emerging risks, regulatory developments, and institutional decisions across HSI’s four research programs. Each issue follows a focused question and the evidence behind it.

Issues are published as reporting and analysis are ready. Bylines identify the responsible author; David Lovejoy is Editor-in-Chief.

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Focused analysis

Research Briefs

Research Briefs examine a specific institutional question in depth, connecting evidence to its implications for policy and practice.

Briefs are published when a focused question is ready for sustained treatment. Bylines identify the responsible author or authors.

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Collaborative inquiry

Special Reports

IV · Governance & Diplomacy
Horizon Search InstituteNYU PREP

Consultation and authority

A co-published Special Report with NYU’s Peace Research and Education Program examines who is actually consulted when institutions claim a consultative process.

Work agreed and begun · Publication not yet available

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Planned synthesis

HSI Outlook

2026Research year · Planned synthesis

Year-end institutional synthesis. The HSI Outlook will draw the year's research across all four research programs into a single year-ahead document, designed as the capstone of the Institute's publishing year.

The first HSI Outlook is planned as a synthesis of the Institute’s 2026 work. A publication date has not been announced.

Publication status
Planned. No publication date has been announced.