Institute for Security Studies

Founded in 1991, Institute for Security Studies is a think tank based in Pretoria, South Africa working on peace & conflict, justice & legal aid, democracy & civil society +3 more.

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is a non-profit trust based in Pretoria, South Africa, that works with partners to build knowledge and skills for peace, development and prosperity in Africa. Founded in 1991 as the Institute for Defence Policy and renamed in 1996, it combines research, policy analysis, technical assistance and training. Its work covers transnational crime and corruption, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, governance and elections, migration, maritime security, climate-related insecurity, and gender equality. It provides analysis and technical support to governments, regional bodies and civil society across the continent, and runs a forecasting capability to identify future risks and opportunities. The ISS has regional offices in Addis Ababa, Dakar and Nairobi, and is accountable to a board of trustees.