Institute for the Study of War

ISW
Washington D.C., United States

The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. ISW is committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization.

Contact details

Address:
1400 16th Street NW, Suite 515 Washington, DC 20036

Country:
United States

Sub-region:
Northern America

Areas of focus

Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2007
Age (years)
Institute for the Study of War
 17
United States average
 41
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Dr. Kimberly Kagan
Founder gender: All female
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): Jack Keane
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): John M. Keane
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2024
Institute for the Study of War
 18
United States average
 44
Global average
 79
2023
Institute for the Study of War
 40
2021
Institute for the Study of War
 177
% Female staff
2024
Institute for the Study of War
 50%
United States average
 55%
Global average
 58%
2023
Institute for the Study of War
 43%
2021
Institute for the Study of War
 47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
Institute for the Study of War
 460
United States average
 60
Global average
 49
2020
Institute for the Study of War
 197

Social

Followers (2024)
Institute for the Study of War
 717,954
United States average
 51,947
Global average
 21,213
Subscribers (2024)
Institute for the Study of War
 18,300
United States average
 23,455
Global average
 7,738
Subscribers (2023)
Institute for the Study of War
 8,860
Subscribers (2022)
Institute for the Study of War
 5,120

Data notes

Last updated: 11/05/2024
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