Objective. Independent. Definitive
The HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies is a non-profit, applied research, and policy think-do tank based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Vision
A progressive Horn of Africa served by informed, evidence-based and problem-solving policy research and analysis.
Mission
Contribute to informed, objective, definitive research, and analytical inquiry that positively informs policies of governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
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Objectives
- Conduct cutting-edge action research and analysis to help inform policy making and action in defence and security; terrorism, violent extremism, and radicalization; diplomacy and foreign relations; governance, statecraft and conflict management; transnational crimes and strategic threats; and climate change, migration, and development.
- Engage in conflict resolution and peacemaking.
- Strategic communication for preventing and countering terrorism, responding to conflicts and emerging threats.
- Participate in routine advocacy on security, conflict resolution, peacemaking, and climate action.
- Design courses and deliver training on themes relating to the Institute’s focus areas.
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