Publications

IISS publications reflect the authoritative analysis of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict.

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Armed Conflict Survey

The Armed Conflict Survey includes maps, infographics and multi-year data, as well as the highly regarded IISS Chart of Conflict, a comprehensive reference on conflict, peace-support operations and transnational terrorist attacks. This 2015 chart focuses on conflict-related displacement with graphs, tables and timelines.

Armed Conflict Survey forthcoming May 2015

The Chart of Conflict

This map of global hot spots focuses on conflict-related displacement worldwide with timelines, graphs and tables.

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Strategic Comments

The Institute’s online source of analysis of international security and politico-military issues. Harnessing the considerable expertise of the Institute’s research staff and members, as well as the broader strategic studies community.

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The Adelphi Series

This authoritative series of books on issues of international security is the Institute's principal contribution to policy-relevant, original academic research.

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The Military Balance 2015

The annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of over 171 countries. It is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious studies of security policy and military affairs.