Albanian Institute for International Studies explained

Albanian Institute for International Studies
Type:	Research and policy think tank
Leader Title:	Chairman
Leader Name:	Albert Rakipi
Location:	Tirana, Albania

The Albanian Institute for International Studies s a think tank based in Tirana, Albania. It is a non-governmental, non-profit research and policy think tank.^[1]

History and profile

AIIS was launched by Albanian academics and analysts in 1997^[1] and registered in 2002.^[2] Its research and projects focuses on three main areas: European integration, democratization process, and Balkan developments.^[2] Tirana Times is the official media partner of AIIS.^[2] In addition, AIIS publishes several studies and organizes events in accordance with its study focus.^[3] Its analyses have been employed by Albanian policy-makers and international partners in the fields of security studies, democracy, Euro-Atlantic integration and regional cooperation.^[1]

AIIS is governed by a board of directors. The AIIS chairman is [Albert Rakipi] ^[4] The staff of AIIS include Albanian and international scholars.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Albanian Institute for International Studies. ISN. 30 November 2013.
2. Web site: List of host organizations . Open Society Foundation. 30 November 2013. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203032404/http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/sites/default/files/think-tank-young-professionals-positions-20130807.pdf. 3 December 2013 .
3. Web site: AIIS Publications . AIIS. 30 November 2013. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203114425/http://www.aiis-albania.org/publications.html. 3 December 2013.
4. Web site: About AIIS. AIIS. 30 November 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203113852/http://www.aiis-albania.org/aboutus.html . 3 December 2013.
5. Web site: Albanian Institute for International Studies, Albania (AIIS). Eldis. 30 November 2013.