What we do:

Academic Research

ACIPSS successfully combines historical with contemporary research. We believe in the importance of understanding past events, their origin and continuing influence, as well as academic rigor in researching, analyzing, and interpreting current affairs and developments. This understanding allows ACIPSS to serve as an international and interdisciplinary link between several scientific communities and disciplines. We particularly encourage and support young scholars to join and contribute to this discussion.

Science to Public

Engaging with the public is one of our most important tasks: In times of increasing strategic competition, religious and cultural conflict, and pressure on democracies, science, and fact-based information, ACIPSS aims to work together with government and non-government organizations to address security-related challenges and to inform and educate the public.

Publication

Since 2007, ACIPSS has been publishing the bilingual (English/German) Journal for Intelligence, Propaganda and Security Studies (JIPSS) twice a year. JIPSS follows a hybrid approach by applying academic methods and standards aimed at addressing academic circles while remaining easily accessible to the interested public. All contributions are subject to a refereeing process. Additionally, selected articles undergo a double-blind peer review, fulfilling highest international academic standards. Alongside articles concerning ACIPSS’ research fields, the journal also contains several other text formats; including editorials, interviews, reports, as well as book- and media reviews. Members of ACIPSS receive JIPSS automatically. Purchasing single issues and ordering yearly subscriptions without becoming a member is also possible: http://www.acipss.org/en/orders

The Pantier Reports provide precise and fact-based strategic analyses with concrete actionable recommendations on current hot topics and challenges, primarily in the areas of intelligence, security studies and propaganda research. They are aimed at decision-makers and those responsible in politics, education, research, business and an interested specialist audience. The Pantier Reports and its contents are independent of political parties, institutions and interest groups.

Education and Consulting

Based on our research and analyses, we offer advice and consultation to administrative, governmental, as well as economic institutions and entities.

Interdisciplinary and International Cooperation

ACIPSS strives to achieve further interdisciplinary collaboration through research, events, and teaching – in Austria as well as internationally.

The center is operated by the Austrian Society for Secret Service, Propaganda and Security Studies (ZVR-Nr. 465299752).

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