- Provide a professional platform for systemic analysis of international security challenges;
- Create an environment to develop strategies for impactful interventions, conflict management, and conflict resolution;
- Develop a professional community of international security practitioners and experts from the public institutions, civil
society organizations, the business community, young
professionals and students to inform iSCAN strategies;
- Provide an environment to learn, debate, and exchange on international security and conflicts through the lenses of human security;
- Generate value-added resources on international security and possible solution scenarios;
- Become a source of evidence-based understanding of conflicts and strategies for interventions;
- Serve as an advocacy platform for peace and security;
- Contribute to the overall goal of the United Nations and the international community to promote peace and security;
- Contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, specifically Sustainable Development Goal 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions).