Research is one of the main functions of the National Defence University and supports the University's mandate in education, strategic analysis, and societal impact.
NCDS complements the wider NDU mandate by conducting research and analysis to support national and international security objectives.
Its postgraduate programme integrates lectures, seminars, case studies, and experiential research at both national and international levels.
Research and analysis on emerging national and international security challenges.
Study of strategic leadership, governance capacity, and decision-making in complex environments.
Work on strategy formulation, policy development, and national security management.
Research linked to defence operations, peace support operations, and global security trends.