Dr. Adilah Zafirah
Researcher, Research Department
About the Institute
About
An independent Malaysian think-tank advancing strategic research, geopolitical intelligence and policy analysis since 2015.
Who we are
Research at the service of strategy
IRIS Institute is an independent Malaysian think-tank focused on national power, geopolitics and strategic research. Founded in 2015 in Bandar Baru Bangi, it produces analysis for policymakers, scholars and leaders across the Islamic world.
Our work sits between academic rigour and policy relevance: every output is written to be read and used by the people who make decisions.
Vision
To be the leading strategic research institute that shapes Malaysia’s national power and international standing.
Mission
To produce rigorous, interdisciplinary research that empowers decision-makers with the intelligence to navigate a complex world.
What we do
Four pillars of our work
Everything IRIS publishes and convenes sits under one of four strategic functions.
Our research approachStrategic Monitoring
Continuous tracking of regional and global developments, turned into timely intelligence for decision makers.
Strategic Research
Peer-reviewed scholarship and policy analysis on national power, geopolitics and statecraft.
Strategic Dialogue
Closed-door and public forums that bring policymakers, scholars and practitioners to the same table.
Strategic Conference
An international meeting point for interdisciplinary and strategic studies across the Muslim world.
People
The team behind the research
Work with IRIS Institute
Research partnerships, policy briefings, media requests and speaking invitations — we would like to hear from you.