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International Institute for Caspian Studies

The International Institute for Caspian Studies (IICS) is a non governmental research and consultancy institute based in Tehran and aimed at promoting and undertaking scholarly studies regarding political, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and legal issues of the Caspian region.  Founded in 1998 the institute seeks to build a comprehensive research and information centre capable of encouraging researchers and  other interested parties to follow the multifaceted issues of the regional countries and bring new prospectives to the regional problems.  The main areas of research are the countries bordering the Caspian Sea, with special focus on topics of common interest in the region.

The Institute would also take on studies on the utilization of the resources and encourages regional integration among the countries surrounding the Caspian Sea.

The IICS endeavors to establish cooperation with similar international institutions all over the world especially in Russia, Kazakhistan, Azerbaijan and Turkeminstan to enhance studies on all aspects of the Caspian Sea.   There are growing number of studies conducted by research and consultancy institutions outside the Caspian region that are eager to utilize local contributions and assessments in their work.

In the long run the Institute plans to  organise a wide range of cultural and social seminars, including: publishing books, software, Information Technology Services,  films and documentaries....

IICS has enlisted experts in various fields capable of contributing to any significant study concerning the region.   The Institute is prepared to undertake research and consultancy work on various current and strategic issues, especially on oil and gas resources and transportation. 
Click here to see the list of Members of the Academic Board

The Institute organizes periodical seminars and conferences in cooperation with other international parties in order to promote dialogue and understanding among officials, academics and businessmen regarding existing issues in the region. These activities are aimed at presenting political and economical points of view, as well as prospects for energy and environmental projects in the region.

Membership of the Institute is open and free to all institutions and individuals of all nationalities interested in the Caspian region. The Institute is financially independent and all income from studies, consultancies and conferences are allocated for enhancement of its aims and promotion of further studies regarding the Caspian region. 

IICS  welcomes worldwide contributions from governments, academic institutes, businesses, diplomats and journalists interested in this important region.