The Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS) was established as an independent research unit within the framework of the Al Ahram Foundation. After 1972, it expanded the scope of its research beyond Zionism, Israeli society and the Palestinian issue to cover the comprehensive study of political and strategic issues, patterns of interaction between Arab countries and the international system, and regional frameworks. The center is also interested in studying the political, economic, military and social aspects of Egyptian society.