[1] CDiSS is engaged in research, analysis, commentary and discussion on issues of significance within the broad context of international security.
The Centre has no allegiances, but serves as a conduit between the academic community, government and other official and unofficial bodies, and the defence and security industries.
[1] The Centre organises conferences and seminars, undertakes focused and directed research and publishes papers in hard and soft copy.
Membership of CDiSS includes those with a background in academia, industry, the armed forces, non-governmental organisations, government and the media.
[4] Each programme addresses a topic of contemporary relevance in the international defence and security debate.