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What is MISDAD?

The Syrian Center for Security and Defense Studies (MISDAD) is an independent research center established in 2025. It is a specialized center dedicated to preparing studies and in-depth analyses on security and defense affairs at the Syrian level.

The center was established in response to the needs of Syrian society in particular, and Arab society in general, and to entrench the concept of critical security, which places the protection of the human being and their centrality at the heart of understanding security risks and challenges.


Drawing on the Syrian and Arab experiences, MISDAD works to raise the level of public awareness of security and defense issues through the production of scientific, objective knowledge that contributes to addressing them effectively, whether at the level of Syria and the region or in terms of their impact on, and interaction with, regional and international policies. To this end, the center relies on building strategic partnerships with regional and international institutions.


MISDAD aspires to become a trusted reference for decision-makers and researchers, and a knowledge source that contributes to the development of security and defense policies, by providing strategic insights grounded in meticulous research, deep analysis, field studies, and real-world dynamics on the ground
The center also gives special attention to monitoring geopolitical transformations and analyzing regional and international defense policies, while remaining committed to delivering scientific output that strengthens awareness and supports an informed and responsible environment for security and defense decision-making.


MISDAD includes a group of Arab and foreign researchers from diverse scientific and academic backgrounds, in addition to its ongoing cooperation with independent researchers, in order to enrich the diversity of expertise and promote deeper research approaches.

 

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Vision

 
To entrench a human-centered approach to the concepts of security and defense in the consciousness of Arab societies, and to enrich public policies with recommendations and analytical outputs based on scientific research that starts from studying reality and analyzing its data.

Mission

The Syrian Center for Security and Defense Studies (MISDAD) seeks to contribute to strengthening objective understanding and scientific analysis of security and defense issues in Syria and the Arab region through:
  • – Conducting specialized research and studies in the fields of security and defense.
  • – Providing in-depth analyses and strategic recommendations directed to decision-makers.
  • – Developing and publishing diverse and innovative scientific content, including analytical reports, infographics, podcasts, and other knowledge media.

MISDAD Objectives

 
    • Analyzing the Security Reality
Understanding and identifying the sources of insecurity in the Arab region in general, and in Syria in particular, and analyzing their dynamics and impact on stability.  
    • Providing Accurate and Reliable Information to Communities
Producing and publishing scientific and analytical content directed to both local and international audiences, in Arabic, English, and Kurdish, in a way that enhances access to knowledge and deepens public awareness.  
    • Supporting Security and Defense Decision-Making
Providing analytical insights and realistic strategies that contribute to studying, developing, and guiding public policies related to Syrian affairs, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of decision-making, helping build a safe and stable environment, and supporting the foundations of sustainable peace.  
    • In-Depth Knowledge Production and Strategic Diagnosis
Preparing studies and research that address the core of security and defense challenges, and offering in-depth analyses of the current reality alongside scientific foresight regarding future scenarios.  
    • Contributing to a Cumulative Knowledge Base
Enriching the research environment by providing reliable references and cumulative knowledge production that supports national and regional libraries and serves as an objective scientific source for researchers and specialists.  
  • Enhancing the Presence of Syrian Issues
Actively participating in intellectual discussions, dialogues, and international policies in a way that ensures a deep presence for Syrian issues in both the research and political spheres.

Institutional Values

The Syrian Center for Security and Defense Studies is committed to a set of core values that constitute the governing framework for its research and knowledge work:

Independence

Commitment to neutrality and independence in presentation and analysis, away from any political or ideological influences, in a manner that guarantees the credibility and integrity of research work.

Human Responsibility

Treating security and defense issues as a human responsibility aimed at enhancing the security of society and supporting the stability of the state, in service of the public good.

Transparency and Credibility

Ensuring the provision of reliable analyses and clear information, and dealing with full transparency regarding sources and research methodologies.

Innovation and Foresight

Developing innovative analytical and knowledge tools, and striving to anticipate future security challenges and opportunities on the basis of a deep understanding of regional and international transformations.

Funding Sources

 
The center relies for its funding on grants provided by private Syrian entities, and it works to expand its financial support base in a manner that allows it to develop its research programs and implement its future projects. The center also has partnerships with international entities that contribute to supporting and training its research staff and building their academic and field capacities.