The International Institute for Strategic Studies

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. With offices in London, Washington DC, Bahrain and Singapore, the Institute owes allegiance to no government. It works to shape the strategic agenda for governments, business, media and experts across the world using fact-based research, insightful analysis, published in a suite of prestigious publications and world-renowned summits that promote international dialogue.

Armed Conflict Survey

Armed Conflict Survey
The Armed Conflict Survey provides in-depth analysis of the political, military and humanitarian dimensions of all major armed conflicts, as well as data on fatalities, refugees and internally displaced persons. Compiled by the IISS, publisher of The Military Balance, it is the standard reference work on contemporary conflict.

The book assesses key developments in 37 high-, medium- and low-intensity conflicts, including those in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Israel–Palestine, Southern Thailand, Colombia and Ukraine.

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