Focusing on the following 12 thematic topics, the Center promotes theoretical and practical integrated approaches of interdisciplinary arts and sciences to the security issues ranging from basic national defense policy to the risks posed by the sophistication of military science and information technologies as well as the risks in the sustainable use of the global commons.
Since FY2017, to promote the most advanced science, we have started ‘Studies for Integrated, Advanced Science’ which scholars at NDA organically combine the respective expertise, and research in a cross-sectorial and collaborative manner. We shall promote interdisciplinary research in the field of security and crisis management.
Asian Security
| Overview | The East and the South China Sea Disputes, Nuclear Development by North Korea, Prospect for Regime Transition in North Korea. more information » |
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| Director | Chie Ezaki, Professor, Department of International Relations |
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Cyber Security
| Overview | Cyber-Security Principles (Systems and Operations), Usability, Security Risk Management, System Architectures, High-Integrity Systems Engineering, Legal Issues of Cyber Security. more information » |
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| Director | Hidema Tanaka, Professor, Department of Computer Science |
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Aerospace Safety
| Overview | Aerospace Safety，Space Debris Mitigation, Flight Control and Traffic Management of Unmanned Vehicles, Influence of Atmospheric Disturbances on Flight Safety. more information » |
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| Director | Hiroaki Tanaka, Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering |
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Maritime Security
| Overview | Development of Maritime Security System, Sea Environment Monitoring, Resource Development, International Cooperation and Law. more information » |
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| Director | Daisuke Terada, Professor, Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering |
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Infectious Disease
| Overview | Mechanism of Infection Spread, Risk Management against Infection Diseases, Impact of the Virus Pandemic on the Military. more information » |
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| Director | Takamasa Uekita, Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry |
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Natural Disaster and Crisis Management
| Overview | Occurrence Mechanism of Various Natural Disasters (Earthquakes, Typhoons, Floods), Terrorism, Risk Control, Disaster Relief Operations, Civil-Military Cooperation. more information » |
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| Director | Ken Kato, Associate Professor, Department of Public Policy |
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Gender and Mental Health
| Overview | Gender Mainstreaming and Diversity Management, Development of Gender Education Programs for Military and Civilian Personnel, Organizational Culture and Military Masculinity, Work-Life Balance
Mental Health Care and Stress Management for Military Personnel and Families in Peace Time/Overseas/Disaster Relief Operations, Family Support and Social Networks, Community Capacity, Social Capital.
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| Director | Hitoshi Kawano, Professor, Department of Public Policy |
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Military Professionalism
| Overview | The Postwar Changes in the Nature of War, A Historical View of the Military Profession, Civil-Military Relations Norms in the Officer Corps, Developing a Professional Identity for 21st Century Military Officers, etc. more information » |
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| Director | Norihisa Uragami, Associate Professor, Department of Strategic Studies |
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Law, Security and Military Operations
| Overview | Legal Aspects of Military Operations on Land, at Sea, in the Air, in Outer Space and in Cyberspace. more information » |
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| Director | Rintaro Yamanaka, Professor, Department of Public Policy |
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Dual-Use Technology
| Overview | Efficient use of technologies that can be available for both military and civilian such as artificial intelligence, robots, and drones. more information » |
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| Director | Hiroshi Sato, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science |
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Simulations and Operations Research
| Overview | This program collaborates with the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces’ policy simulation and operations research (OR), and the results will be reflected in policy and measures. more information » |
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| Director | Kenichi Ogawa, Professor, Department of Strategic Studies |
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Security
| Overview | Electromagnetic spectrum has been used for command/ communication, and warning / surveillance. It is now recognized as a major operational domain situated on the frontline of the offense – defense dynamic in today’s warfare. more information » |
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| Director | Naobumi Michishita, Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
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