History

The USI Centre for Strategic Studies and Simulation (CS3) was established on 01 January 2005. Earlier, USI had a Centre for Research which was established in 1995; its resources now stand merged with the new CS3. The new Centre aims at conducting comprehensive enquiry, research and analyses on national and international security issues, and gaming and simulation of strategic scenarios, to evolve options for wider discussion and consideration.

Aim

To undertake research in strategic and military affairs and conduct scenario-based strategic games.

Objectives

• To conduct strategic studies on Comprehensive National Power (CNP), Comprehensive National Security (CNS), Military Affairs and multi-domain warfare.
• Undertake strategic Net-Assessment projects for the policy-makers – NSCS, MoD, DRDO, HQIDS, MEA, MHA or any other sponsor.
• Conduct scenario-based strategic games for premier Military, Civil Services and academic institutions.
• Conduct international / national seminars, workshops, round-table discussions and lectures on strategic security issues.
• Undertake Track 1.5 / Track 2 level interactions with foreign think-tanks.
• Conduct tailor-made capsules on strategic & security issues for the armed forces, diplomats, police officials, civil servants, scholars and university students.
• Conduct internship programmes for university students and youth leaders from India and abroad.
• Collaborate with Indian and foreign think-tanks in undertaking joint research.
• Publish research papers of scholars.

Contact

Contact number: 20862326
Email: usiconf@gmail.com
Exchange: 20862320 / 20862321, extension 222