Shanghai University of Foreign Languages was founded in 1949
and is the leading center of research in China. Main specialization
- the study of foreign languages and international education.
A number of research institutes operates under the University,
including the Center for Central Asian Studies, which conducts
research on foreign policy, economics, diplomacy, law, society,
and culture. Research focuses on: politics and diplomacy in
Central Asia, cooperation between the countries of the region and
China, the SCO, the economic development of Central Asia, the
interests of the major powers in the region. The activity of the
institute is aimed at carrying out multilateral studies on various
aspects of the implementation of the “One Belt, One Road”
strategy. At the moment, 11 well known scientific journals are
being edited and published in SHUFL, seven of which are included
in the database of journals and a collection of Chinese citation
index in the social sciences.
Thomas Chan
Director
Xi Jinping's “One Belt, One Road” initiative has become China’s grand
strategy for national revival in the economy, politics, and culture. It
focuses on the spirit of the Silk Road, which means peace, development
and multipolarity in global governance. Thus, the Chinese strategy
includes geostrategic problems at the global, regional and national
levels.
Research Institute "One Belt, One Road" founded in 2013 is the Hong
Kong think tank. In order to study and analyze the further development
and modernization of the Chinese economy, the activities of the institute
are aimed at conducting multilateral research on various aspects of the
implementation of the “One Belt, One Belt” strategy.
Scientific staff is preparing information and analytical materials for the
Hong Kong government. The Central Asian area is an important area of
research institute. The institute has projects with Kazakhstan and
Tajikistan.
JIANG Feng
Chairman
Kim In-chul
President
Tan Sri Rastam
Mohd Isa
Chairman,
Chief Executive
The Institute of International Relations and National Security
founded in 1976, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
Republic of Korea, and is a leading think tank of the country.
Institute conducts research political processes in the Korean
Peninsula, the APR, North and South America, Europe and
Eurasia, the Middle East and Africa. The analytical materials of
the Institute is demanded the government of the country. The
institute includes 10 departments and centers in various areas
of research.
Institute embodies the government’s medium-term and long-
term foreign policy initiatives, analyzes foreign policy problems,
and conducts active intellectual exchanges with national and
foreign think tanks. Activities in this area include: regular bilateral
and multilateral meetings with leading institutions in the USA,
Japan, China, Russia, etc.; creates research networks with other
think tanks; develops of medium-term and long-term foreign
policy visions through participation in academic exchanges,
public diplomacy, research and their publication.
The Institute of Strategic and International Studies of Malaysia,
founded in 1983, is an independent non-profit research
organization for the study and analysis of economic issues,
foreign policy, security, public administration, social policy,
technology, innovation and the environment.
The Institute actively participates in the international contact
“Second Track Diplomacy”, exchanges and experiences at the
national and international levels, promotes regional integration
and international cooperation at the forums: Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Pacific Economic Cooperation
Council (PECC) and the Network East Asian think tank (NEAT).
Also Institute is one of the founders of the Council for Security
Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region (CSCAP) and heads the
Secretariat of the Council.
As a leading analytical center, Malaysia plays a significant role
in shaping the country's foreign and domestic policy. The Institute
took part in the development of the concept of “Vision 2020” and
was a consultant to the initiative of the “Master Plan for
Economics”.
Kim Bong Hyun
President
The Jeju Peace Institute was founded in 2006 and is one of the leading
analytical centers of the Republic of Korea in the field of international
politics, regional security and diplomacy. The main tasks of IMH include
a comprehensive study of regional cooperation, ensuring security on the
Korean Peninsula and in East Asia, and promoting regional economic
integration.
The main areas of research: problems of ensuring peace and security
on the Korean Peninsula; foreign policy of East Asian countries; issues
of development of economic cooperation in East Asia; promotion of “soft
power” as an important element of the North Korean policy of South
Korea.
The Institute regularly holds international conferences, seminars,
negotiations with the participation of leading foreign experts, politicians
and researchers on topical issues of regional security. Annually
organizes joint conferences with the German F. Naumann Foundation in
the indicated areas.
Founded in 1993, the Asian Institute of Strategy and Leadership is the
leading independent think tank of Malaysia, which seeks to develop
leadership and strategic thinking in Asia.
The key tasks of the institute are to develop regional economic
cooperation, reforms in the field of education and the development of
human capital, national unity and national integration. The Institute
holds various international events with the participation of leading
foreign experts in order to exchange views, ideas and proposals on
topical foreign policy issues with a further approach to the practical
implementation of key recommendations.
The main partners of the organization are the Chinese Council for the
Promotion of International Trade, the Confederation of Indian Industry,
the Russia-ASEAN Cooperation Fund, the Japan Institute of Economic
and Social Problems, the Chinese Institute of Development, etc.
Tan Sri Michael Yeoh
Chief Executive
Officer
Nirmal Chander Vij
Indian Institute of Military Studies founded in 1870, is an
"autonomous" think tank on defense and foreign policy strategy.
Activities of the IIWI is funded independently. The main task of
the IIWI is “promoting interests and knowledge in the field of
science, art of national security, defense strategy and
international relations”. The institute implements research
projects on the development of national security issues and the
development and improvement of the defense strategy.
The
institute holds seminars, conferences, training courses on
national security and defense strategy, publishes quarterly
journals and scientific reports on the problems under study,
cooperates with other similar organizations.
In particular, the Institute has established a strategic dialogue
with numerous countries of the world, including Japan, China,
Egypt, Great Britain, the United States, Russia, Bangladesh,
Singapore and others.
The Vivekananda International Foundation, founded in 2009, is India’s
leading think tank for studying and analyzing regional and international
issues, social, economic and political trends in India and abroad. The
Foundation provides information and analytical materials to the
Government of India, including the Parliament and the judicial
authorities of the country. The organization cooperates with various
Indian and foreign research institutes and academic institutions. The
purpose of the Foundation is to create an expert platform for the
development of constructive ideas and proposals for the formation of an
influential, safe and successful India, which plays a significant role in
global processes.
Director
Parmendra Kumar
Singh
Director
Jayant Prasad
Director General
The Institute of Defense Studies and Analysis of India, founded
in 1965, is an independent organization with a specialization in
research and policy analysis in all aspects of defense and
security.
The mission is to promote national and international security by
generating and disseminating knowledge on defense and
security issues. The main task is to provide an objective
assessment of issues related to national and international
security. Over the past fifty years, the Institute has played a
crucial role in shaping India’s foreign and security policy,
including with regard to nuclear weapons, military spending, and
traditional and non-traditional threats to India.
Since its foundation, the Institute has been acting as a forum
for exchanging views on topical issues of national and
international security, annually organizes national and
international events on important aspects of international
relations.
The Center for Global and Strategic Studies founded in 2016, is a
research and analytical organization established by the government of
Pakistan.
The main task of the Center is the information and analytical support
of the government: the provision of expert assessments,
recommendations, information and analytical materials. In particular,
- explores methods of combating terrorism;
- deals with issues of ensuring national security, studying the relations of
Pakistan with other countries;
- analyzes and forecasts trends of political and socio-economic
processes at the global and regional levels;
- considers ways to resolve crisis situations in politics, energy, education,
health, justice and the environment, with an emphasis on Pakistan’s
expanding cooperation with the rest of the world.
Syed Khalid Amir
Jaffery, President
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