Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Type:	Research and Development Agency
Parent organization:	Institute for National Strategic Studies
Top organization:	National Defense University
Employees:
Executive:	Director
Budget:
Address:	300 5th Ave, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC 20319
Website:	https://wmdcenter.ndu.edu/
Creation Legislation:
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Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Mission
To educate, research, and support policy on weapons of mass destruction, improving counter-strategies for national security

Services
Education; Research; Policy Analysis; Leadership Development

Regulations

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.

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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.