- Respecting democratic principles and human rights defined by international law and accepted by international public opinion,
- Rejecting terror and violence in all forms,
- Promoting regional and global peace,
- Treating every individual fairly irrespective of religion, language, ethnicity, sex and regional origin,
- Adopting ISTTP vision and mission,
- Be a non-profit-seeking institution,
- Rejecting seeking personal benefits and short-sighted politicizing in carrying out ISTTP activities,
- Showing tolerance and respect towards differences,
- Be ready to cooperate with ISSTP member think tanks and their directors,
- Keeping dialogue channels open with every side,
- Having no legal impediments to operate under the national law,
- Be ready to contribute to the strengthening of ISTTP common ideal and identity,
- Staying independent of any national state institution,
- Respecting national laws and local culture of the foreign country of operation.