The Research Institute for Strategic Studies (RISS) is a non-profit institute funded in 1997 based on authorization by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology that professionally generates ideas and promotes literature on strategic studies

• The Foundations
  – Knowledge oriented security can be more effective than other orientations,
  – National security requires enjoying scientific principles, methods and tools,
  – Precise cognition of the facts and scientific mechanisms are prerequisite of adopting strategic decisions,
  – Security and Strategic studies have a long background,
  – The Great Powers enjoy a strong research and thin-tanks,
  – The Islamic Republic of Iran should take efficient steps in terms of research and education in the field of strategic studies.