Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) in an independent think tank located in Bratislava, Slovakia. The main purpose of CEIAS is to promote and conduct research and spread knowledge about Asia among scholars, experts and professionals in Slovakia and the wider Central European region. To meet our targets, we publish research materials, organize seminars and conferences and support education about relevant Asian topics at Slovak universities. Our activities focus mainly on international relations and security studies in the geographical regions of East, South and Southeast Asia. The Institute coordinates its activities with similar organizations in other Visegrad countries with the aim of maximizing the relevant knowledge for countries in the region.