Our Mandate
The Centre for National Security Studies (CNSS) was established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS) and the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), becoming operational on 1st July 2023.
Founded in 2023, CNSS serves as a multidisciplinary Centre of Excellence (CoE) dedicated to the study, research, and dissemination of knowledge on both Non-Traditional and Traditional National Security issues.
As a pioneering think tank based in the Indian peninsula, CNSS aims to integrate academic rigour with practical insights to develop innovative National Security solutions for India’s current and future challenges.
Guided by the core values of MSRUAS and the extensive experience of subject matter experts, CNSS explores both conventional and emerging areas of National Security.