Our Mission
ISPS is dedicated to advancing the understanding of social, political, and economic developments in Eastern Europe and beyond. The Institute aims to produce high-quality research, encourage academic cooperation, and support informed decision-making through scientific analysis and knowledge exchange.
About ISPS
The Institute for Social and Political Studies is an independent research organisation founded in 1992 by Professor Nansen Behar. It is recognised as one of the first privately established research institutes in Eastern Europe operating at the international level.
Since its foundation, ISPS has developed and implemented numerous research projects, publications, and academic programmes. The institute has collaborated with respected international organisations, contributing to scholarly dialogue and policy development in social and political sciences.
Regional Expertise: Central & Eastern Europe and the Balkan region
Global Impact Through Insightful Research and ANALYSIS
conflict PREVENTION and international security analysis
Institutional Neutrality & Ethical Inquiry
Research & Analysis
The Institute coordinates multi-disciplinary research initiatives aimed at fostering geopolitical understanding and international cooperation across global political systems. ISPS conducts interdisciplinary research across major fields of political science and international relations and maintains strong partnerships with international academic institutions, research organisations and policy networks. Through international cooperation, ISPS promotes knowledge exchange, joint research initiatives and academic mobility.
Political Research
Conducting academic research and systematic inquiries into the political frameworks that shape regional stability and integration on social, political and economic development in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and other global regions
Global Cooperation
Facilitating international dialogues to promote sustainable diplomatic relations and scholarly exchange of regional and global political dynamics, analysing foreign policy and diplomatic relations through strategic studies and defence policies.
Policy Analysis
Providing expert assessment of geopolitical trends to examine potential strategic initiatives to strengthen the global governance framework and multilateral cooperation of national policymaking and international institutions.
Commitment to Academic Excellence
ISPS is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, methodological rigour, and independent scholarship. By fostering international cooperation and interdisciplinary research, the Institute helps address complex global and regional challenges.
PLATFORM FOR SCHOLARY RESEARCH
operated GLOBALY
Collaborate
The Institute welcomes collaboration with researchers, policymakers, and international institutions to advance understanding in geopolitical studies.
Insightful Research, Global Impact.
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