The Belarusian Institute of Strategic Research (BISR) is a «think tank» established by the President of the Republic of Belarus on 12 February 2019 to provide information and analytical support for the activities of the Head of State and senior officials in strategic areas of foreign and domestic policy.
The functions and powers of the BISR founder are exercised by the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Belarus (Minsk, K. Marx St., 38), which is the superior authority.
KEY AREAS OF BISR’S ACTIVITY
- analysis of domestic political processes in the country and development of recommendations aimed at improving state policy in various fields;
- expert review of legislative acts and strategic planning documents (doctrines, concepts, strategies);
- monitoring and research of international relations, foreign-policy processes, and international security issues, taking into account their impact on the national interests of the Republic of Belarus;
- applied and fundamental scientific research in the field of domestic policy and international relations, organisation of scientific events (conferences, symposia, seminars);
- participation in the implementation of interstate scientific programmes and projects.
BISR actively cooperates with leading Belarusian and foreign institutions of science and education, research organisations and centres, public associations, and media outlets.
As an accredited scientific organisation, the Institute focuses its activities on obtaining scientific results that align with the country’s long-term development goals and contribute to the implementation of state policy in priority areas.
BISR’s scientific potential includes doctors of law, economics, and political science, as well as candidates of law, psychology, philosophy, history, political science, and sociology, and doctoral candidates.
BISR’s research work is linked to the study of the historical memory of the Belarusian people, the specific impact of digital transformation on societal development, and the development of its own methodology for analytical activities.
The results of scientific activity are reflected in analytical documents submitted to the country’s leadership and state bodies, as well as in publications, comments by BISR analysts in leading editions and media, and their presentations at international and national scientific and expert events.
EXPERT DIPLOMACY
BISR maintains ongoing interaction with experts and 50 analytical structures from approximately 30 countries, continuously expands its network of external partners, and sustains business contacts with foreign diplomatic missions accredited in the Republic of Belarus.
