The leader in complex operations, training, and support

IDS International is a team of leading experts and experienced field practitioners in the areas of conflict, instability, and crisis. Our success is built upon a commitment to quality and our passion for finding new ways to address gaps between operational needs and government capabilities.

About the company.

Interagency Training

IDS International provides interagency and smart power experts for both civilian and military predeployment training events.

Interagency training and PRT replication.

Cultural Training & Roleplaying

Our experienced roleplayers prepare US soldiers and private sector employees for immersion in culture through classroom instruction and roleplay scenarios.

Cultural training and roleplaying.

Interactive Learning

IDS's Interactive Division develops strategy games and software tools to support training and education of complex operations, including COIN, interagency, and human domain concepts.

Interactive Learning and Products.

Provincial Handbooks

Written and edited by authors with extensive experience in the provinces, our handbooks are widely used as orientation guides for deploying US military and civilian personnel.

Afghanistan and Pakistan handbooks.

Blog on South Sudan

On July 9, 2011, South Sudan became the world's newest country. This blog chronicles the country's path to independence and beyond through on-the-ground accounts from our people in Juba.

Go South Sudan.

Got sand in your boots?

We are constantly seeking professionals with recent experience in development, diplomacy, and stability operations. Please see our careers page for further details.

Current Openings and Internships.