The Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) is dedicated to fueling knowledge-based policy analyses and strategic assessments on Taiwan’s security. Theiir mission is to safeguard Taiwan’s democracy and prosperity by strengthening mutual understanding and advancing common interests in the defense and security community both globally and at home. INDSR, founded as the office of Defense Studies of Ministry of National Defense in 2011, was formally inaugurated and renamed on May 1, 2018, and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. They are an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. To bring together great minds in policymaking, industry and research, they convene international forums, network civil societies, engage in Track Two dialogue and conduct wargame simulations. INDSR’s research agenda and activities are used to develop pragmatic policy recommendations for the Taiwan government.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://indsr.org.tw/
- Address:
- No.172, Bo’ai Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Country:
- Taiwan
- Sub-region:
- Eastern Asia
Areas of focus
Organisation details
Founder gender: Other entities
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2021): Huoh Shoou-Yeh
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Lin, Chen-wei
Leader gender: Male
Organisational performance
Social
Data notes
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation
Notes: Researchers and fellows from all divisions + administration were considered to be staff. Data on gender of staff is available but that it is difficult to compile