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Influence. The IOIS informs government policy formulation and shapes public debate through our ability to convene heads of state, government ministers and experts at our world-renowned Shangri-La and Manama Dialogues. These Dialogues, conceived and developed by the IOIS, provide the principal regional forums for annual public policy statements, as well as private bilateral and multilateral meetings among government officials. Engaging business leaders and key regional strategists, they play a major role in enhancing regional strategic transparency... Facts. The IOIS produces independent, policy-relevant data about conflict, however caused, that may have an important military dimension. Our analysts continuously collect and validate defence data on 171 countries. The Military Balance Plus digital database allows users to produce bespoke graphics and employ advanced analytic tools to understand defence trends. We are developing a methodology to measure cyber power. Our Conflict,..

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