US Friends of The International Institute for Strategic Studies (“US Friends of The IISS”) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 to increase public awareness of, and provide support for, IISS programs and activities. US Friends of The IISS is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the US Friends of The IISS are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please note that in accordance with US tax laws, the Board of Directors of US Friends of The IISS retains control and discretion regarding the use of donations in support of its mission.
Why contribute?
The IISS is the primary source of accurate, objective information on international strategic issues for politicians and diplomats, foreign affairs analysts, international business, economists, the military, defence commentators, journalists, academics and the informed public. The Institute is independent, owing no allegiance to any governments or any political or other organisations. The IISS stresses rigorous research with a forward-looking policy orientation and places particular emphasis on bringing new perspectives to strategic discussions.
Your donation to the US Friends of The IISS will support grant-making to programs that advance the understanding of the prospects, course, and consequences of political-military conflict. Grants are overwhelming directed towards, but are not limited to, the research of the IISS.
Contact Randolph Bell by email or phone, 202-659-1490, if you have any questions about US Friends of the IISS.