National Institute for Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

The National Institute for Global Strategy (NIGS) of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) was established by the Chinese government as one of the first 25 pilot institutions for the China Top Think Tanks Project at the end of 2015. NIGS is supported by the Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP) at CASS, under the guidance of the China Top Think Tanks Council and the Board of Directors of the National Top Think Tank of CASS.

Following the principle of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the Theory of Three Represents, the Scientific Outlook on Development, and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, NIGS supports the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government in decision-making, conducts and promotes theoretical and practical studies of global strategy, and strives to become a leading strategic think tank for China, with distinctive features and innovative approaches.

NIGS focuses on carrying out forward-looking, targeted and preparatory research around major and critical strategic issues, supporting scientific decision-making with professional consultation, promoting modernization of governance and national capacity, raising China’s global presence and influence, and providing intellectual backing for the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

NIGS adheres to the scientific attitude, seeking truth from facts, and combining theory with practice, and encourages academic exchanges among different schools of thought. The institute includes the Department of Comprehensive Research (CR), the Department of Global Economic Studies (GES), the Department of International Politic Studies (IPS), the Administrative Office (Secretariat) and the Editorial Office.

Currently, Professor Zhang Yuyan serves as the Chairman of Board of Directors and Chief Expert of the NIGS, Professor Yao Zhizhong serves as the Deputy Chairman of Board of Directors, and Professor Feng Weijiang serves as the Secretary-General. Dr. Xu Xiujun is the Director of CR; Dr. Xiong Aizong is the Director of GES; and Dr. Zhao Hai is the Director of IPS, with Dr. Xiao He as the Deputy Director.