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'''Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CSWMD)''' is a specialized research and education center within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, focusing on the implications of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) for U.S. and global security. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://wmdcenter.ndu.edu/}} ==Mission== The Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction seeks to deepen comprehension of WMD threats through rigorous research and education, equipping military and civilian leaders with the knowledge to prevent and counter their use, thereby bolstering national security. ==Parent organization== CSWMD is part of the [[Institute for National Strategic Studies]], which operates under the [[National Defense University]]. ==Legislation== CSWMD was not established by specific legislation but was created in 1994 under the authority of the National Defense University, evolving from earlier WMD-focused efforts within the Department of Defense. ==Partners== * Department of Defense for policy support * Intelligence Community for threat analysis * Allied nations for collaborative research and education ==Number of employees== Exact employee numbers are not publicly specified, as CSWMD operates within NDU’s broader staffing framework. ==Organization structure== CSWMD is structured to integrate education and research on WMD issues: ===Leader=== The center is led by a **Director**. ===Divisions=== * No formal divisions are publicly detailed, but key areas include: - Research on WMD proliferation and counter-strategies - Education programs for WMD studies - Policy support for DoD and government leaders ==List of programs== * Program for Emerging Leaders for early-career WMD education * WMD Studies Certificate for graduate-level training * Annual Symposium for WMD policy discussions ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget details for CSWMD are not publicly isolated, being part of the National Defense University’s funding from the Department of Defense. ==Staff== CSWMD’s staff includes researchers, educators, and policy experts with backgrounds in government, military, and academia, though exact numbers are not specified. ==Funding== Funding is provided through the National Defense University’s budget, sourced from Department of Defense appropriations, with potential additional support from research grants. ==Services provided== CSWMD offers research on WMD threats, educational programs for current and future leaders, and policy analysis to inform U.S. strategies for countering weapons of mass destruction. ==Regulations overseen== CSWMD does not oversee regulations but contributes to DoD policy development through its research and expertise. ==Headquarters address== 300 5th Ave, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC 20319 ==History== Founded in 1994 as the Center for Counterproliferation Research, CSWMD was renamed in 2004 to reflect its broader focus on WMD education and policy support, growing into a key resource within NDU for addressing evolving security threats. ==External links== * [https://wmdcenter.ndu.edu/ Official Website] * [[wikipedia:National Defense University]] ==References== <references />