Knowfar Institute for Strategic and Defence Studies (KISDS) is a Chinese think tank which focuses on following and analysing long-term strategic and defence issues. The institute provides government institutions and policymakers with advice based on its independent and in-depth research. KISDS has been conducting quality research according to its major principles: "independent, objective, deliberation, and discernment." Through organizing seminars, publishing academic journals, and interacting with academic community and other think tanks, KISDS aims to provide a platform for international discussion of strategic and defence issues. Main researching topics include national strategy, maritime power, Cyber space and non-traditional security issues.