Institute for National Strategic Studies The Institute for National Strategic Studies was established in July 1984 to serve as a focal point for research, analysis, and discussion of critical factors shaping the development of U.S. defense strategy and national security policy. A component of the National Defense University, the institute's core missions include: The institute operates under a charter from the Secretary of Defense and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Director of the Joint Staff. The institute is organized into four directorates: Research, Symposia, Publication, and the National Strategic Gaming Center. The Director also serves as the NDU Vice President for Research. The institute also supports the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs and hosts the Center for Counterproliferation Research. STEPHEN J. FLANAGAN, NDU Vice President for Research, Director, Institute for National Strategic Studies B.A., Columbia University; M.A., M.A.L.D., Ph.D., Fletcher School, Tufts University DONALD D. MOSSER, Captain, USN | |
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