Press release

For Immediate Release Contact:Stacie Robinson 202-797-5287

July 26, 2005

The Center for Defense Information (CDI) has been absorbed into a new umbrella organization, the World Security Institute (WSI). The newly-created Institute is comprised of four divisions, one of which is CDI, as noted on the one-page mission statement attached below. The other three divisions -- International Media, International Programs, and Azimuth Media - are operating as independent but interconnected units under WSI. In coming weeks, we will launch the new WSI website, www.worldsecurityinstitute.org, with more information. Until that time, select WSI International Programs (including the Brussels and Moscow offices) will continue to have program information listed on the CDI website.

If you are looking for more information on WSI projects, please see the individual websites:

Azimuth Media
Johnson’s Russia List
Taqrir Washington
Washington Observer
Washington Prism
Washington ProFile