About ISIS

About ISIS

Paradigm Infinitum's Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) was established in 2008 as an arm of Paradigm Infinitum (a training and consulting firm). ISIS is engaged in a range of activities focusing on objective policy analysis and fostering dialogue and debate within and between the public sector, the private sector, elected representatives, academia and the informed public. This is a way for Paradigm Infinitum to give back to the community, and also to give back to our former participants, by engaging them in issues, and offering coaching and mentoring through our research fellow programme.

Why Become involved in ISIS?

ISIS is engaged in a range of activities focusing on objective policy analysis and fostering dialogue and debate within and between the public sector, the private sector, elected representatives, academia and the informed public. All participants who complete an intensive programme (such as the LEAD Programme) with Paradigm Infinitum are eligible for membership. Participants who complete individual modules are eligible for associate membership.

Membership and Associate Membership is free, and members are encouraged to become involved with ISIS. Members and Associates are also eligible to become Associate Fellows and Fellows by submitting research and analysis to ISIS.

Objectives of ISIS

(1) To undertake research in various and specific fields and conduct analyses of public policies on local, national, regional, international and strategic issues;

(2) To promote general and professional discussions on important national and international issues through seminars, forums, conferences and other activities;

(3) To provide a forum for individuals, experts and intellectuals of various fields for the exchange of views, opinions and research in an unimpeded and conducive environment;

(4) To assist and guide participants to conduct analyses of national, regional, international and strategic issues.

Mission:

Our mission is to analyse and promote the understanding of major international and strategic issues and current affairs in order to contribute to the development of policy and the strengthening of liberal democracy/the betterment of society.

The Institute examines areas such as social policy, military strategy, political strategy, economy, science and technology issues, and corporate and business policies.

Its programmes are directed towards six major areas of interest:
1. Emerging Issues and Strategic Trends.
2. Defence, Security, Trade and Foreign Affairs.
3. Local, National, Regional and International Political Economy.
4. Leadership, Organisational and Community Capacity Building.
5. Social Development, International Understanding and Cooperation.
6. Science, Technology, Industry, Energy and Natural Resources.

ISIS provides information, discourse and analysis on strategic trends, and facilitates contacts between government leaders, civil servants, business executives, analysts and observers that would assist in the development of better public policy.

ISIS Forums are a source of timely and objective information, and a discussion platform on international strategic issues for elected representatives, the diplomatic and consular corps, public servants, business and policy analysts, business executives, professionals, economists, the military, commentators, journalists, academics, NGO leaders, and the informed public. The Institute provides independent and objective analyses and owes no allegiance to any government or to any political parties. The Institute’s activities are timely, impartial and relevant, and provide independent information and commentary on a range of strategic issues impacting on national, regional and international business and political economy.