Southern Center for International Studies
The Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS), founded in 1962, is a nonprofit educational institution based in Atlanta, Georgia and dedicated to increasing the public's awareness and understanding of other countries, international issues and the global environment. Its primary mission is to internationalize the thinking of Americans. Each year the Center convenes more than 50 conferences, seminars, and briefings with world leaders and experts in international affairs. The Center also develops and distributes timely educational materials for use in schools, colleges, and the military. The Center seeks to inform. It does not take political positions or attempt to influence policy.