An independent non-governmental organisation whose research focuses on three broad areas: nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation; UK security policy; and global security in the changing international environment.
Work involves
- undertaking and disseminating research on key security issues so that public debate can take place
- researching how policy decisions are made and who makes them
- engaging with policy-makers on constructive security policy options
- fostering dialogue between policy-makers and their critics to explore creative solutions to national, regional and global security problems
- promoting accountability and transparency in government decision-making
Specific projects include:
- non-violent approaches to conflict prevention and conflict resolution
- preventing the further spread of nuclear weapons
- control of the arms trade
- constructive approaches to dealing with international terrorism
- and critical analysis of the ‘war on terror’
Most reports and publications are available online and include: International Security Monthly Briefings; Current Decisions Reports – analysis series on nuclear disarmament and global security issues; briefing papers.