- Conduct cutting-edge action research and analysis to help inform policy making and action in defence and security; terrorism, violent extremism, and radicalization; diplomacy and foreign relations; governance, statecraft and conflict management; transnational crimes and strategic threats; and climate change, migration, and development.
- Engage in conflict resolution and peacemaking.
- Strategic communication for preventing and countering terrorism, responding to conflicts and emerging threats.
- Participate in routine advocacy on security, conflict resolution, peacemaking, and climate action.
- Design courses and deliver training on themes relating to the Institute’s focus areas.