On 16–18 September 2005, the IISS convened the first of a new three-year cycle of ‘Global Strategic Reviews,’ the successor of our Annual Conference for Members. Since its inception the IISS held an annual conference for its members drawn from around the world. The IISS Annual Conferences became known for their global perspective and diverse participation.
The 2005 event took place 16-18 September in Geneva and the conference base was The Intercontinental Hotel. With generous support from the Swiss government and the private sector, further GSRs took place in Geneva in September 2006 and 2007.
Following a review of the Inaugural GSRs that took place in London and Washington in 2002 and 2003, the IISS settled on a format for the new cycle of GSRs. Plenary presentations will be made primarily by major political figures who we hope will use the occasion to make major policy statements. Break out groups will focus on up to four elements of the Institute’s current research agenda and involve IISS staff and members contributing to IISS work in discussions to refine research work. This split format will serve to present to the wider IISS membership the views of major political figures on current issues and to engage the membership as a whole in important areas of the Institute’s research work.
The 2008 Global Strategic Review will be held on 12-14 September in Geneva, Switzerland.
