Founded 1958. Independent organization, considered the world’s leading authority on political-military conflict. Research programme themes: conflict; defence and military analysis; economics and conflict resolution; non-proliferation and disarmament; transnational threats and international political risk; transatlantic dialogue on climate change and security.

  • Address: Arundel House, 13–15 Arundel St., Temple Place, London, WC2R 3DX, UK.

  • Website: http://www.iiss.org

  • Director-General: Dr John Chipman.