The Center for Security Studies and Conflict Research specializes in national and international security studies and conflict analysis. Activities include research, teaching, and information services. The center has developed and maintains two electronic information services – the International Relations and Security Network (ISN) and the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA). It is part of an international network of scientific institutions and organizations and cooperates with numerous partners. The center constitutes an important resource for public administrators and the media, and also functions as a political consultant to the Swiss Federal Government.