Global Security & Strategic Studies Expert; Director-General & CEO, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Author & Policy Advisor

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John Chipman Biography

John Chipman serves as director-general and CEO of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a global think tank specializing in international affairs, security, and defense policy. In this role, Chipman oversees strategic direction, research initiatives, and high-level dialogues that inform policy discussions among world leaders and experts in the field. His work at the International Institute for Strategic Studies supports the organization's role as a forum for addressing geopolitical challenges and advancing analysis in international relations.

Chipman's professional background includes academic contributions and advisory roles in government and international organizations, establishing him as a recognized authority in strategic studies. He has authored works and publications that examine complex security dynamics, contributing to discourse on global security, defense strategy, and international policy. His career reflects a commitment to connecting academic research with policy development, and he is a frequent speaker who provides analysis on global stability and emerging threats.

Chipman regularly appears at conferences, panels, and events, where he addresses topics such as cybersecurity, regional conflicts, and multilateral cooperation. His work has been recognized with awards, fellowships, and commendations from institutions in the international affairs and security sectors. Drawing on experience in diplomatic and policy environments, Chipman offers perspectives on institutional challenges and adapting to evolving global risks, contributing to ongoing discussions in international security and defense policy.

He was appointed a Knight Commander of The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours in June 2023 ‘for services to international peace and security’, having been made a Companion of the Order (CMG) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 1999.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/06/2026.

John Chipman Videos

Interview on Global Security Threats | John Chipman

Interview on Global Security Threats | John Chipman

WORKING FOR GLOBAL SECURITY. Sir John Chipman KCMG is Executive Chairman of The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). As former...

Summit Overview at Shangri-La Dialogue | John Chipman

Summit Overview at Shangri-La Dialogue | John Chipman

As the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue draws to a close, IISS Director-General @chipmanj provides an overview of a busy three days of high-level debate...

Interview on Taiwan and US-China Relations | John Chipman

Interview on Taiwan and US-China Relations | John Chipman

John Chipman, director-general and chief executive at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, or IISS, discusses the annual Shangri-La...

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