The Centre for Defence and International Security Studies (or CDiSS) is a British defence and security
think tank
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CDiSS is engaged in research, analysis, commentary and discussion on issues of significance within the broad context of
international security
International security, also called global security is a term which refers to the measures taken by states and international organizations, such as the United Nations, European Union, and others, to ensure mutual survival and safety. These meas ...
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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.
The Centre organises conferences and seminars, undertakes focused and directed research and publishes papers in hard and soft copy. Its members also contribute to journals. Membership of CDiSS includes those with a background in academia, industry, the armed forces, non-governmental organisations, government and the media.
The current director of CDiSS is Martin Edmonds BA, MA (Econ), PhD, FRSA
History
The Centre for Defence and International Security Studies, established in 1990 at
Lancaster University
Lancaster University (legally The University of Lancaster) is a public university, public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established in 1964 by royal charter, as one of several pla ...
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by merger of two previous institutions: the Centre for Defence and Security Analysis and the Centre for the Study of Arms Control and International Security.
In 2004 it became an independent institution.
It has been recognised as a
non-governmental organisation
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by the
United Nations
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Activities
There are currently 8 research programmes running within CDISS.
Each programme addresses a topic of contemporary relevance in the international defence and security debate.
* Space Security
* Royal Navy and the Carrier Programme
* Missile Threats & Responses
* European Security & Transatlantic Relations
* Military Professionalism and Integrity
* Nuclear Weapons and Strategy Programme
* Maritime and Aviation Security - The Ark Royal Programme
See also
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List of UK think tanks
This is a list of think tanks in the United Kingdom.
A–I
* Adam Smith Institute
* Africa Research Institute
* Bow Group
* Boyd Group
* Brand EU
* Bright Blue
* British American Security Information Council
* British Future
* Bruges Group
* ...
References
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Foreign policy and strategy think tanks based in the United Kingdom
International security
Think tanks established in 1990
Military-related organizations