The International Institute for Strategic Studies is a British think tank providing information on international strategic issues for politicians and diplomats, foreign affairs analysts, international business, economists, the military, defence commentators, journalists, academics and the informed public.
It is an independent organisation owing no allegiance to any government, or to any political or other organisation.
... 26 - Ancel Keys, scientist
February 1 - S. J. Perelman[?], humorist, author
February 4 - MacKinlay Kantor[?], historian (+ 1977)
February 5 - Walter Gross[?], ...