The Institute of National Security Studies (INSSSL) will function under the stewardship of the President as the President/Patron of the Board of Governors. The Institute of National Security Studies of Sri Lanka (INSSSL), the premiere national think tank of the Ministry of Defence has been established to understand the security environment and to work with the government to craft evidence based policy options and strategies for debate and discussions to ensure national security. It will conduct a broad array of national security research for the Ministry. NewsAn institute with the intention of assisting the Defence Ministry to formulate and execute strategic plans and policies for a secure, safe and sovereign country with territorial integrity, a statement from the ministry said. The INSSSL has as its objectives to provide sound and timely assessment on facets of national security to secure Sri Lanka from threats to its national security and to serve as a platform for government, private sector and civil society to collaborate, debate and discuss issues affecting Sri Lanka's security and stability to synergize and draw from a spectrum of thinkers and planners.

Source: Sunday Times August 12, 2016 01:52 UTC