| Philosophy |
| The mission can be achieved only through a consistent and continuing regard for two basic principles. |
| Firstly, the Centre strives to maintain objectivity and credibility, to remain independent of any government or non-government body and to be partial to no political party or private concern. The Centre therefore makes every effort to ensure that work is conducted in an unbiased manner, regardless of the opinions of sponsors or self-interest. |
| Secondly, the Centre seeks extensive collaboration with similar organisations as well as with industry, academia and government. |
| The Centre believes that the study of today's complex issues demands
the widest variety of contributions from many perspectives, each of which
adds to the overall understanding of an issue. |
| It acknowledges the importance of the defence and security debates in
the United States of America and Europe and embraces those relationships
through bilateral initiatives, activities and affiliations. It also
seeks to look at wider international perspectives reflecting, for example,
the rise of India and China. CDiSS thus deliberately adopts a
collaborative approach. |
| CDiSS strives to break down the "stovepipes" between government and business and, by so doing, to enjoy a reputation at the leading edge of the security debate. CDiSS therefore includes within its programmes, experts in many disciplines and leaders from business, government and academia. It seeks to create an environment that promotes exchange of information, innovative thinking and analytical development. The Centre aspires to become the premier national institution within its discipline. |
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| Enduring Objectives |
- To foster links with the international security
and defence community, the British Ministry of Defence, other government
departments, the diplomatic community and the media.
- To maintain continuing contact with defence
industry both within the UK and abroad.
- To cement tight linkages with the Defence Academy, Development Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) and the individual Service Warfare Centres in addition to similar agencies of other government departments, especially the Home Office.
- To host conferences and seminars on key defence and security-related issues.
- To conduct focused research in areas identified by the Director through a series of core programmes.
- To publish the Defense Analysis & Security journal four times a year and the CDISS series of papers and memoranda as appropriate.
- To enlist leading defence experts to work with the Centre as appropriate opportunities arise.
- To foster affiliations worldwide with similarly interested bodies.
- To host a series of workshops associated with each programme.
- To be an independent "not for profit" organisation.
- To remain financially independent through funded projects, sponsored research, direct sponsorship and other appropriate means.
- To produce tangible and innovative output.
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