Center for Strategic Studies
Jordan's leading think tank producing strategic research and policy analysis on regional affairs
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The Center for Strategic Studies, based in Amman, is one of the Arab world's foremost strategic research institutions. It conducts independent research and analysis on political, economic, and social issues affecting Jordan and the broader Middle East. The center publishes studies, organizes policy forums, and contributes to evidence-based public debate in the region.
Mission
Advance informed policymaking and public debate through rigorous strategic research and independent analysis of regional affairs.
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· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesEstablished in 1984 as a research unit of the University of Jordan, the Center for Strategic Studies conducts studies on regional conflicts, international relations, security, democracy and development, and has been ranked among the top think tanks in the MENA …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCenter for Strategic Studies is an education nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Center for Strategic Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Jordan is 42/100.
Center for Strategic Studies is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Center for Strategic Studies is classified as an Education organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Center for Strategic Studies is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Jordan nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Center for Strategic Studies, based in Amman, is one of the Arab world's foremost strategic research institutions. It conducts independent research and analysis on political, economic, and social issues affecting Jordan and the broader Middle East. The center publishes studies, organizes policy forums, and contributes to evidence-based public debate in the region. Center for Strategic Studies is an education organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1984.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Center for Strategic Studies is listed in Jordan. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Center for Strategic Studies is listed in Jordan. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1984
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Center for Strategic Studies
- What is Center for Strategic Studies?
- Center for Strategic Studies is a education non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Center for Strategic Studies, based in Amman, is one of the Arab world's foremost strategic research institutions. It conducts independent research and analysis on political, economic, and social issues affecting Jordan and the broader Middle East. The center publishes studies, organizes policy forums, and contributes to evidence-based public debate in the region.
- When was Center for Strategic Studies founded?
- Center for Strategic Studies was founded in 1984.
- Where is Center for Strategic Studies located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is Center for Strategic Studies trustworthy?
- Center for Strategic Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Center for Strategic Studies's website?
- http://www.jcss.org
- Are donations to Center for Strategic Studies tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.