The National Council for Strategic Defense
About The Council
Our diverse team includes leading scholars, seasoned practitioners, and subject matter experts with extensive backgrounds in foreign relations, international business, military affairs, intelligence, counterterrorism, national security and diplomacy. At NCSD, we understand the complexities of today’s global landscape. Our multidisciplinary approach synthesizes academic insights with real-world applications, enabling us to tackle pressing challenges head-on. We focus on a proactive agenda, developing innovative strategies that elevate the United States' standing on the world stage while strengthening our strategic alliances and national security. ​
The Mission
Our mission extends beyond research and analysis; we are committed to building bridges among the academia, government, and private sectors. By facilitating informed discussions and collaborative initiatives aimed at engaging key societies, and nations to foster strategic alliances that expand cooperation on defense, security, intelligence, economic, social and cultural levels.
Through our in-depth research, policy analysis, and educational outreach, we strive to illuminate critical issues affecting national security, particularly in key regions such as the Middle East and North Africa. Our goal is to empower stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate emerging threats and seize new opportunities.
The NCSD is also dedicated to advancing initiatives that promote peace-building, aiming to nurture societies that embrace peaceful coexistence while standing firm against extremism, radicalism, and terrorism. We believe that informed, strong leadership is vital to maintaining stability and peace, and we are committed to empowering that leadership through our work.
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