Tackling and solving today's toughest national security challenges:
What we do
We are a think and do tank, connecting research to real-world security problems.
Research & Projects
Our goal is to connect research related to technology, intelligence, use of the military as an instrument of national power, individual rights, and institutional design to real-world national security concerns.
Academics
We offer comprehensive national security law education through multiple academic pathways: a standalone LLM program in National Security Law, an integrated JD/LLM program for students pursuing specialized expertise alongside their law degree, and specialized JD courses for law students.
Publications
We publish the leading, peer-reviewed Journal on National Security Law and Policy and our faculty and fellows offer analyses of, and solutions to, complex security challenges in Center reports and other publications.
Our focus areas
The Center’s research and projects deliver into the front lines of national security law and policy across three primary focus areas.
National Security & Technology
Exploring opportunities and risks at the intersection of national security and new technologies in areas such as intelligence activities, biometrics, artificial intelligence, and outer space.
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Use of Force, Human Security, and Justice
Advancing policies to protect civilians, promote human security, and obtain justice in conflict zones and increasing understanding of the challenges a state faces when using force to protect its own citizens and national interests
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National Security Norms, Institutions, and Emerging Issues
Ensuring that states and international organizations have the legal frameworks, processes and structures necessary to meet current and emerging national security threats.
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A national security education rooted in ethics and the common good
Through rigorous coursework and real-world experiences, our students develop a deep understanding of the complex interplay between national security, human rights and international law.
Washington, DC—the preeminent city for national security innovation
By choosing to live, study or work in the nation’s capital, you will be at the center of national security law, where critical decisions and legislation are forged. You will learn from and collaborate with the nation’s top national security scholars and professionals, equipping you with the knowledge and connection to make a lasting impact.
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