Introduction to IIASA: Applying systems analysis in an international setting

Abstract

IIASA is not only an institution, it is an idea-the idea that despite differences in economic, politicaC, and social systems, scientists f m m East and West can work together to help resolve the problems that face all mankind In the six years of its existence, the Institute has demonstrated that this once "unmlistic" idea can become a reality. In the years ahead, it must strive, in collaboration with the scientific communities, governments, and industry throughout the worlcl, to bring that idea to its fullest rwlization.

Systems analysis in an international setting: Recent progress and future prospects

“…My introduction (Levien, 1979) described the history of the Institute and the status of its work at that time. The intervening 16 months have seen a continuing evolution of the work of this eight-year-old Institute; several lines of research have come to completion, some new ones have been opened up, and others have made significant progress toward their goals.…”