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Today: July 5, 2008 Statistics

Database of think tanks / Institute for Strategic Studies (ISS)

ISS`s major objectives are to create opportunities for the formulation of rational, coherent foreign and defense policies that affect the maintenance of Mongolia’s independence and security; cooperate with other similar organizations and institutions both in Mongolia and overseas in promoting the study of peace and international security affairs; and promote public awareness and understanding in individuals interested in strategic and peace studies. To implement its aims, ISS conducts long-term analyses of Mongolia’s peace and security issues in connection with international and regional security affairs; makes policy recommendations to defense and foreign policymakers; holds conferences, seminars, and meetings on relevant topics; publishes reports, periodicals, and research and information papers; and assists the Mongolian National Committee of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP).
Type
State organization
Date of foundation
January 1, 1991
Employees
Total 15 persons, 9 research and 6 administrative
Key areas of activity
  • Scientific-research
  • Information-analytic
Financing
  • State financing
  • Project financing
Conferences
Partners
  • Research Institute for Peace and Security, Japan (Canada-Northeast Asia Cooperation Project); Institute of Asia Research, University of British Columbia, Russian Institute for Strategic Studies, China Institute for International Strategic Studies
Government cooperation
  • Conducting joint events (workshops, conferences, forums)