International Institute for Strategic Studies

The IISS is an independent, internationally staffed centre for research, information, and debate on the problems of security, conflict and conflict prevention in the contemporary world. Its work is grounded in an appreciation of the various political, economic, and social problems that can lead to
instability as well as the factors that can lead to international co-operation. The council and staff of the Institute are international and its membership is drawn from over 90 countries.