CSIS
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Canadian Security Intelligence Service |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Government & Politics, Organizations & Companies |
CSIS has two meanings. It stands for Canadian Security Intelligence Service (world government) or Center for Strategic and International Studies (nonprofit).
Meanings of CSIS at a glance
| # | CSIS stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canadian Security Intelligence Service | Government & Politics › World Government |
| 2 | Center for Strategic and International Studies | Organizations & Companies › Nonprofit |
1. Canadian Security Intelligence Service
Government & Politics · World Government Abbreviations
Canada's main security intelligence agency, which investigates threats such as espionage, foreign interference and terrorism and advises the government. It has no police powers, so arrests are made by the RCMP.
Example: CSIS warned that foreign governments had targeted diaspora communities in Canada.
Created in 1984 to replace the RCMP Security Service after the McDonald Commission found it had committed illegal acts. It is overseen by the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency. The acronym is pronounced "SEE-sis". In Washington, CSIS means the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a think tank.
2. Center for Strategic and International Studies
Organizations & Companies · Nonprofit Abbreviations
Bipartisan think tank in Washington that researches defense, security, geopolitics and economics, known for its war games, satellite imagery analysis and commentary from former officials.
Example: A CSIS war game simulated a conflict over the Taiwan Strait.
Founded in 1962 at Georgetown University, it became independent in 1987. Its scholars are frequently quoted on military affairs and US-China relations. In Canada, CSIS means the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
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