DIIS ∙ DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Who we are and what we do

DIIS • Who we are and what we do

established 2003 independent research institution for

international studies, financed primarily by the Danish state

research and analysis within the areas of globalisation, security and development

participate in national and international debates and academic networks

assess Denmark’s foreign and political situation and inform the Danish media, politicians and the public

DIIS • Who we are and what we do

approximately100 employees – research and support staff

variety of academic backgrounds(social studies, international development studies, military studies, anthropology...)

contribute to the education of researchers at home and in developing countries

practitioners from relevant ministries (seconded staff)

policy-relevant and policy-oriented research within and across our disciplines

DIIS • Who we are and what we do

research areas defined on the basis of current areas of special interest, and in relation to the societal and political context

basic research, research-based consultancies and commissioned work – often requested by the Danish Parliament, ministries, NGOs or other clients

obligation to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive

DIIS • Who we are and what we do

Defence and security Foreign policy and European Union studies Global economy, regulation and

development  Holocaust and genocide Migration Natural resources and poverty Politics and governance The Middle East

DIIS • Who we are and what we do

board mainly consisting of members drawn from academia, which ensures that we live up to our scholarly obligations

director appointed by the board, in charge of the daily management of the institute

internal research committee provides advice to the director on strategic research planning

DIIS • Who we are and what we do

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