International Institute for Strategic Studies (UK)

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a prominent London-based non-profit research institute and registered charity. Established in 1958, its primary mission is to promote sound policies for global peace and security by providing objective information and analysis on international affairs, defence and military conflict. The IISS conducts extensive research, publishes influential reports like ’The Military Balance’, and convenes major security summits such as the Shangri-La Dialogue. Recognised as a world-leading security think tank, it significantly contributes to shaping policy decisions and fostering international dialogue on critical global challenges.