A research hub of the Jackson School dedicated to the study of international history, grand strategy, and global security

About Us
Founded in 1988, ISS is a research hub of the Jackson School dedicated to the study of international history, grand strategy, and global security.

People
Get to know the members of the ISS community.

Research Programs
ISS convenes academics and practitioners around seven core areas: America, China, and Eurasia; American Diplomacy; Maritime and Naval Studies; Africa Security; Nuclear Security; Grand Strategy; and Artificial Intelligence.

Fellowships
Each year, ISS hosts a number of promising young scholars who conduct cutting-edge research at Yale.

News
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Events
ISS hosts lectures, symposia, workshops, and conferences to further advance the dialogue around important topics in security studies.