The Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) is the research arm of the University. INSS conducts research in support of the academic and leader development programs at the National Defense University, provides strategic support to the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and unified combatant commands, and engages with the broader national security community in the service of the common defense.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://inss.ndu.edu/
- Address:
- 260 Fifth Ave., Bldg. 64, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5066
- Country:
- United States
- Sub-region:
- Northern America
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
N/A
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1984
Age (years)
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Founded by
Founders: Secretary of Defense
Founder gender: Other entities
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Denise Natali
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): Denise Natali
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2023): Denise Natali
Leader gender: Female
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): Denise Natali
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2023): Denise Natali
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
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% Female staff
2025
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Organisational performance
Publications
2024
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Social
Facebook
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Twitter
Followers (2025)
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Followers (2024)
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Data notes
Last
updated: 08/03/2025
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