Clingendael – the Netherlands Institute of International Relations – is the leading independent Dutch think-tank and academy for international relations, based in The Hague – City of Peace and Justice. Our research, training and public debate inspire and equip societies, businesses and governments to encourage a secure, sustainable, prosperous and just world.

The European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) was set up in January 2010, at the same time as the European External Action Service (EEAS). FPI puts EU foreign policy into action − fast and flexibly − in a policy-driven approach. It acts as first responder to foreign policy needs and opportunities, focusing on conflict prevention, peace and security, the support of democracy and human dignity and the rule of law worldwide. FPI reports directly to the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell Fontelles. It works closely with the European External Action Service and with all the Commission’s Directorates General. The Service plays a central role in implementing the European Commission’s political priorities in line with the EU’s Global Strategy for Foreign and Security Policy.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international capacity development, with over 4,100 employees in Asia and the Pacific and 23,600 worldwide. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. In Asia and the Pacific, GIZ is present in 27 countries and implements 231 projects. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in achieving their objectives in international cooperation. With this aim, GIZ works together with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions.

The Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) was established in July 2004 as an autonomous research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
The establishment of ISAS reflects the increasing economic and political importance of South Asia, and the strong historical links between South Asia and Southeast Asia.
ISAS is dedicated to research on contemporary South Asia. The Institute seeks to promote understanding of this vital region of the world, and to communicate knowledge and insights about it to policy makers, the business community, academia and civil society, in Singapore and beyond.

Founded in 2000, the Kosciuszko Institute is a leading, non-governmental and non-profit think tank and research institute. Our mission is to act in the interest of the socio-economic development and security of Poland as a proactive member of the European Union and NATO.

NONPARTISAN EXPERT ACTIVITY
Specializing in making strategic recommendations, our Institute lays down the paths for the advancement of key public policies offering substantive support for Polish and European decision-makers alike. Our think tank fellows produce nonpartisan and independent reports and analyses, and their conclusions are an essential source of information for the private sector and civil society.
The Kosciuszko Institute is the originator and organiser of the European Cybersecurity Forum – CYBERSEC, an annual conference dedicated to the strategic aspects of cyberspace. Concise Courses has ranked the event among the top five cybersecurity conferences in Europe.