The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) () is a policy think-tank with an focus on human security in Africa. The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Nairobi, and Pretoria (head office).

The ISS' work focuses on areas such as human rights, good governance (political and economic), personal and community security (crime), justice, refugee movements and internal displacement, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.

As of 2006, the Executive Director of the Institute is Dr. Jakkie Cilliers.

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• Institute for Security Studies

African politics | Organisations based in South Africa | Think tanks