Rise above sectoral and departmental legacies, and examine joint warfare and synergy issues in their entirety.
Provide the much needed interface between various stakeholders, viz the government, public and private sector, academia, NGOs and civil society.
Established in 2007 — nearly two decades of contribution to India’s defence thought leadership.
In-depth analyses shaping national security and joint warfare policies.
Engaging policymakers, scholars, and defence experts through dialogue and collaboration.
Covering strategic affairs, technology, and joint operations.
Including defence officers, scholars, veterans, and industry specialists.
Building global perspectives on strategic and defence issues.
Actively engaging with CENJOWS’ journals, reports, and research outputs.
Sharing insights, analyses, and defence perspectives with a wider audience.
Accord priority to open discussion on all issues related to joint warfare and develop independent policy options for decision-makers in the Government of India and Defence Headquarters.
Endeavour to mould public opinion and influence the national security community on issues where India’s national power can be synergised.
Nurture and facilitate research, academic study, and discourse on joint warfare, focusing on integration and transformation of the Armed Forces.
Engage with international institutions to exchange ideas, enhance understanding, and foster cooperation in joint warfare and defense strategy.
Support the modernization of India’s Armed Force s by providing research-based insights on emerging technologies and innovation.
Conduct in-depth analysis on issues relevant to the Indian Armed Forces to support policy formulation and strategic alignment across services.
Pursue excellence and credibility to establish CENJOWS as a think tank of international repute in defense research and strategic studies.
Serve as a referral and support think tank to the Ministry of Defence and HQ IDS, generating ideas and insights on all aspects of joint warfare.
Provide expert policy advice and responses to queries from the Ministry of Defence, Service Headquarters, and other strategic or governmental organizations.
Enhance awareness of defense and security issues among service officers and extend specialized expertise to training institutions.
Utilize the rich domain knowledge and practical experience of veterans to strengthen research and policy perspectives.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with national and international security-related think tanks for joint research and knowledge exchange.
Promote information sharing through publications such as the Synergy journal, monographs, issue briefs, and other knowledge resources accessible via the CENJOWS website.
Conduct research in geo-strategic domains to provide policy inputs and actionable recommendations for Service Headquarters and HQ IDS.