International Institute for Strategic Studies.
British research institute (or think tank) in the area of international affairs
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- Connections
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Reports detail China's submarine expansion, utilizing satellite imagery captured in Shanghai and input from a former commander of Japan's submarine fleet.Some support1 report1 development inside
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European members increase defense spending, tracked by IIISS, shaping the defense trajectory of NATO.Well supported58 reports15 developments inside
One to three months ago
Gone quiet
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IISS published findings regarding a specific espionage campaign allegedly carried out by GRU.Some support1 report1 development inside
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IISS analyzed drone incidents occurring against various NATO member states.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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IISS analyzed drone activity over Dutch air bases and observed shadow fleet operations off Dutch coastlines.Some support1 report
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The US launched a war against Iran, an event the International Institute for Strategic Studies called a disastrous turning point.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Gulf War caused the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IIISS) to shift its forum location.Some support1 report
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Iran war increases oil prices for Russia, and the Kremlin is using paid incentives for military recruitment.Some support1 report
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Around International Institute for Strategic Studies this week
News at the entities that move International Institute for Strategic Studies most-
Gulf War StructuralAttacks occurred at the Nova music festival, and a victim's father died in Israel during the Gulf War.Moves International Institute for Strategic Studies
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Ministry of Defence Mentioned togetherMinistry of Defence reclassifies stations and NCC personnel benefit from a new policy shift in India.Moves International Institute for Strategic Studies
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Donald Trump Shared contextNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves International Institute for Strategic Studies
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China Mentioned togetherNova Scotia is exporting seafood to China, which has extended tariff-free access for Canadian products.Moves International Institute for Strategic Studies
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King's College London Shared contextExpert comments were made regarding military manpower issues involving the British Army.Moves International Institute for Strategic Studies
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Pakistan Mentioned togetherMalik chaired a meeting to review exploration prep as Turkish Petroleum Corporation began offshore drilling near Somalia for Pakistan-Türkiye energy cooperation.Moves International Institute for Strategic Studies
Connections
The 40 strongest of 74, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nigel Gould-Davies Structural
Nigel Gould-Davies holds the formal position of senior fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
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Pakistan Mentioned together
IISS provides strategic data and analysis regarding Pakistan's military capabilities.
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NATO Mentioned together
IISS publishes detailed reports analyzing threats, surveillance, and defense capabilities within the NATO operational environment.
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Associated Press Operational
IISISS provides specialized geopolitical analysis and reports to the Associated Press for potential publication and dissemination.
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Gulf War Structural
The Gulf War historically caused the International Institute for Strategic Studies to shift its forum location.
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Michaels Structural
Michaels holds a research fellowship position at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
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CNN Operational
IISS provides expert analysis and commentary to CNN.
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Indo-Pacific Mentioned together
A research institute focuses on and tracks security issues and geopolitical challenges within the Indo-Pacific region.
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Conference on Disarmament Mentioned together
ISA's conference addresses topics relevant to the disarmament discussions of the Conference on Disarmament.
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Donald Trump Shared context
The entities share a context of global policy and geopolitical analysis, specifically regarding sanctions and freight rates.
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China Mentioned together
IISS publishes analyses and reports detailing China's military capabilities and activities.
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Teodoro Mentioned together
Teodoro delivered a speech at a summit hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
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Singapore Shared context
A hosts its annual security summit in Singapore.
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Manama Shared context
The International Institute for Strategic Studies hosts its security summits in Manama, which serves as the geographical context for its activities.
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Bahrain Shared context
IISS organizes its security forums and dialogues within Bahrain.
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Laos Mentioned together
IIISS reports and tracks strategic and military data concerning Laos.
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Saudi Arabia Mentioned together
IIISS provides expert analysis and commentary on geopolitical issues concerning Saudi Arabia.
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GRU Mentioned together
IISS published findings regarding GRU's espionage activities.
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Afghanistan Mentioned together
IIISS provides research and data regarding Afghanistan's military, economic, and political status.
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Charlie Edwards Structural
Charlie Edwards held a leadership role within the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
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Tô Lâm Mentioned together
A was invited by B to deliver a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue strategic forum.
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Islamabad Shared context
The research institute bases its work on the geopolitical realities of the region represented by the city of Islamabad.
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Europe Shared context
IISS focuses its geopolitical assessments and reports on security issues and activities within the European region.
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Netherlands Shared context
IISST conducts research and analyzes military operations, specifically drone activity, within the operational context of the Netherlands.
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Ministry of Defence Mentioned together
IISS monitors the Ministry of Defence's Defence Investment Plan.
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Middle East Shared context
A think tank focuses its research and analysis on the geopolitical issues of the Middle East region.
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Kyiv Shared context
The Institute tracks and comments on the geopolitical and military developments occurring in Kyiv.
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Myanmar Shared context
IISISS focuses its analysis on the civil war dynamics and geopolitical shifts within Myanmar.
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Keir Starmer Shared context
A operates as a think tank tracking the policy targets of B, a political leader.
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Riyadh Mentioned together
IISS provides expert analysis and commentary regarding defense gaps in Saudi Arabia, centered in Riyadh.
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Kaliningrad Mentioned together
A research institute focuses on the geopolitical status and structure of the Kaliningrad exclave.
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Japan Mentioned together
Japan and IISS are co-mentioned in reports discussing China's submarine expansion and regional security.
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Kremlin Mentioned together
A research institute focuses its investigations on the government center of B.
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Beijing Shared context
The Institute reports on geopolitical activities related to China, which is centered in Beijing.
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Beijing Xiangshan Forum Shared context
Both entities operate within the shared context of international security discourse and major geopolitical forums.
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King's College London Shared context
An IISST researcher is affiliated with King's College London.
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Dong Jun Mentioned together
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Vietnam Shared context
IISST views Vietnam as a responsible member of the international community.
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London Shared context
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is located in London.
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Washington Mentioned together
Washington is concerned about rival AI capabilities, a topic relevant to the work of the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
5 events- Reports detail China's submarine expansion, utilizing satellite imagery captured in Shanghai and input from a former commander of Japan's submarine fleet.
- The International Institute for Strategic Studies analyzes the state of Ukrainian civil society under the pressures of wartime conditions.
- IISS published findings regarding a specific espionage campaign allegedly carried out by GRU.
- IISS analyzed drone incidents occurring against various NATO member states.
- IISS analyzed drone activity over Dutch air bases and observed shadow fleet operations off Dutch coastlines.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- European members increase defense spending, tracked by IIISS, shaping the defense trajectory of NATO.
- The US launched a war against Iran, an event the International Institute for Strategic Studies called a disastrous turning point.
- The Gulf War caused the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IIISS) to shift its forum location.
- Iran war increases oil prices for Russia, and the Kremlin is using paid incentives for military recruitment.