IRIS - Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques

IRIS - Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques is a French think tank established in 1991, recognized as a public utility organization. With its slogan "L'expertise stratégique en toute indépendance," the institute operates independently and focuses on geopolitical and strategic issues. It is notable for being the only internationally-oriented think tank created through entirely private initiative.

IRIS covers a broad spectrum of geostrategic topics, serving public entities such as ministries, European institutions, parliaments, international organizations, as well as private companies, offering studies, reports, and training. The institute's researchers actively engage in conferences both in France and abroad. Their media presence, robust online and social media activities, and numerous events contribute to facilitating public discourse on international and strategic matters.

Recognized as a leading think tank, IRIS boasts global rankings such as 26th out of 6681 for "Best think tank on foreign policy and international affairs," 31st for "Best think tank on national defense and security issues," and 52nd for "Best conference" by the University of Pennsylvania's Global Go-To Think Tanks 2014, a prominent ranking for think tanks worldwide.

IRIS is structured around four core activities: research, publication, training, and event organization.