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