Aims

  • To advance independent, policy-relevant research at the intersection of security, strategy, and emerging technologies.
  • To bridge the gap between traditional security frameworks and rapidly evolving technological domains including AI, cyber, quantum, and space.
  • To promote responsible governance and ethical frameworks for emerging technologies in military and civilian contexts.
  • To strengthen strategic stability and risk reduction in regional and global security environments, particularly in the Global South.
  • To amplify inclusive voices, especially women and underrepresented groups, in security and strategic policy discourse.
  • To contribute to a broader understanding of nuclear technology beyond deterrence, including its peaceful applications in energy, health, and sustainable development.

Objectives

  1. Research & Knowledge Production
  • Conduct cutting-edge research on:
    • AI in military and nuclear domains
    • Cyber deterrence and digital conflict
    • Nuclear strategy, deterrence, and arms control
    • Emerging technologies (quantum, hypersonics, autonomy)
    • Astropolitics and space security
    • Terrorism and evolving threat landscapes
  • Publish policy briefs, reports, op-eds, and academic work to inform decision-makers and the wider public.
  • Provide evidence-based policy recommendations to national and international stakeholders.
  • Engage with governments, international organizations, and think tanks on arms control, emerging tech governance, and strategic stability.
  • Contribute to global conversations on AI governance, nuclear risk reduction, and security norms.
  1. Technology & Security Governance
  • Explore frameworks for responsible AI in the military domain, including accountability, transparency, and human control.
  • Examine legal and policy gaps in AI, cyber, and dual-use technologies, especially for developing countries.
  • Advocate for equitable global governance structures that reflect Global South perspectives.
  1. Capacity Building & Education
  • Organize workshops, seminars, and training programs on security, strategy, and emerging technologies.
  • Support students and young professionals through mentorship, research opportunities, and skill development.
  • Promote interdisciplinary learning linking technology, policy, and security studies.
  1. Women, Peace & Security (WPS) and Inclusion
  • Integrate gender perspectives into security and technology discourse.
  • Promote women’s leadership in strategic and policy spaces.
  • Contribute to advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in both traditional and emerging domains.
  1. Strategic Communication & Outreach
  • Build platforms for informed public discourse through media engagement, digital content, and events.
  • Foster collaboration between academia, policy communities, and industry.
  • Create a global network of experts working on security, strategy, and technology.
  1. Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology & Sustainable Development
  • Highlight the role of nuclear technology in:
    • Clean energy and climate mitigation
    • Healthcare and agriculture
  • Align research with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and long-term global resilience.