4. Functions of the Institute

to provide necessary information and data for consideration by the relevant authorities, in the formulation of national strategy ;

to conduct research and studies on issues relating to defence and national security, with a view to utilizing the results of such research and studies for the formulation and evaluation of policy on defence, national security and international relations ;

to promote research by government and non-government institutions on issues relating to defence and national security, with a view to ensuring the availability of relevant and reliable information on these subjects ;

to laise with government and non-government institutions conducting research on issues relating to defence and national security, and to provide, for this purpose, a forum for the discussion and evaluation of such research ;

to conduct research on social, political and economic issues insofar as they relate to, or impact on, defence or national security ;

to promote discussion of, and the exchange of information on, military strategy, techniques of warfare, international relations and legal systems ;

to build up a body of trained personnel equipped to undertake research and studies on matters relating to defence and national security ;

to establish a repository of information on matters relating to defence and national security ;

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