Albanian Institute for International Studies
| Formation | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Type | Research and policy think tank |
| Location | |
Chairman | Besnik Mustafaj |
| Website | AIIS |
Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) is a think tank based in Tirana, Albania. It is a non-governmental, non-profit research and policy think tank.[1]
History and profile
AIIS was launched by Albanian academics and analysts in 1997[1] and registered in 2002.[2] Its research and projects focuses on three main areas: European integration, democratization process, and Balkan developments.[2] Tirana Times is the official media partner of AIIS.[2] In addition, AIIS publishes several studies and organizes events in accordance with its study focus.[3] Its analyses has been employed by Albanian policy-makers and international partners in the fields of security studies, democracy, Euro-Atlantic integration and regional cooperation.[1]
AIIS is governed by a board of directors and its chairman is Besnik Mustafaj, a writer and politician.[4] Aldo Bumçi, another politician, is among the board members.[4] The staff of AIIS include Albanian and international scholars.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 "Albanian Institute for International Studies". ISN. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- 1 2 3 "List of host organizations" (PDF). Open Society Foundation. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "AIIS Publications". AIIS. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- 1 2 "About AIIS". AIIS. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "Albanian Institute for International Studies, Albania (AIIS)". Eldis. Retrieved 30 November 2013.