Its core mission is to provide analysis on security and defence issues, and organise discussion forums to help formulate EU policy.

[2] Based in Paris, the EUISS is an agency of the European Union (EU) with full intellectual freedom.

The Institute's flagship publication is the Chaillot Paper series, complemented by shorter policy Briefs and news-driven Commentaries.

These events aim to foster dialogue, enhance analytical capacity and shape common approaches.

The Board is composed of representatives of EU member states and chaired by the HR/VP Kaja Kallas.