Interdisciplinary Research and International Strategy
About Us
Introduction
- Established in 2015, IRIS Institute is an independent think-tank dedicated to innovative and strategic studies on the framework of national power and national power development agenda.
- IRIS Institute adopts an interdisciplinary and multilevel analysis approach, encompassing national, regional and international perspectives, to produce high-quality and holistic research insights.
- IRIS Institute publishes and disseminates its research, analyses and recommendations to guide strategic planning and decision making for national leaders, policymakers and strategic communities around the world in general and particularly in Malaysia.
Strategic Research for National Power & International Strategy
We believe that knowledge is power. By keeping tracks about current events, emerging technologies, and global trends, we can empower you with knowledge and insights to anticipate the future and make informed decisions in navigating an ever-changing world.
Background
- Given Malaysia’s abundance of resources and geographical advantages, Malaysia has enormous potential to be a regional powerhouse. In addition, Malaysia has inherited the wealth of cultural and intellectual treasures from the Malay civilization to be the center of new civilizational power in the Nusantara region.
- However, after nearly 7 decades of independence, the country is still under the long shadow of colonialism and recovering from the impacts of more than 400 years of colonial exploitation. Malaysia’s true potential and capabilities is yet to be fully unleashed. Regrettably, the agenda of national power development to make Malaysia a strong, developed and sovereign nation has not received the attention it deserves.