ISIS Malaysia

As a premier think-tank, ISIS Malaysia engages actively in Track Two diplomacy, and promotes the exchange of views and opinions at both the national and international levels. The institute has also played a role in fostering closer regional integration and international cooperation through forums, such as the Asia-Pacific Roundtable, Asean Institutes of Strategic and International Studies, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council and the Network of East Asian Think-Tanks.

Foreign Policy and Security Studies

To provide policy analyses on Malaysia’s strategic interests, and on regional and international issues, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region

Areas include security studies, foreign policy, Southeast Asian politics and military affairs

Economics, Trade and Regional Integration

To promote rapid and sustained economic growth and equitable development

To develop actionable policies and to spur institutional change

Macroeconomic policy, trade and investment, banking and finance, industrial and infrastructure development, and human capital and labour market development

Social Policy and National Integration

Focused on changing demographic and socio-cultural trends in Malaysian society

Effective nation building and fostering greater national unity

Technology, Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

Strategic foresight, collaborative research and policy advice to the public sector, businesses and policy audiences

Technology, innovation, environment and sustainable development

Green growth; energy, water and food security