Research Departments
CNAWS operates five dedicated thematic research departments, each headed by specialized domain researchers and fellows addressing the multi-domain battlespace.
Department of Hybrid Warfare & Irregular Conflict
Tracking terrorism, cross-border proxy warfare, insurgencies, narrative manipulation, and influence operations across South Asia and the broader region.
Department of Disruptive & Emerging Technologies
Analysing artificial intelligence, autonomous drone swarms, cyber warfare, hypersonic glide vehicles, and next-generation military technologies.
Department of Economic & Resource Warfare
Analysing sanctions, critical minerals, semiconductor supply chain security, energy weaponisation, and geoeconomic statecraft.
Department of Strategic Foresight & Scenario Planning
Forecasting geopolitical risks, deterrence stability, nuclear escalation dynamics, future multi-domain conflicts, and doctrinal disruptions.
Department of Maritime Security & Indo-Pacific Affairs
Monitoring naval modernisation, underwater domain awareness, sea lines of communication (SLOCs), maritime chokepoints, and island territory security.