An informal network of peer institutions for military education and research in democratic countries
Sharing resources to improve professional military education
Collaboration on curriculum development and publications
Benchmarking for academic accreditation
Opportunities for faculty and students in higher military education

The International Society of Military Sciences

The Austrian National Defence Academy, The Royal Military College of Canada, the Royal Danish Defence College, The Finnish National Defence University, the Netherlands Defence Academy, Norwegian Defence University College, the Swedish Defence University , and the Baltic Defence College established in October 2008 a society intended to further research and academic education in military arts and sciences in the broadest sense.

The purpose of this organisation is to build a network for the creation, development, exchange and diffusion of research and knowledge about war, conflict management and peace support efforts. The society hosts an annual conference, and one or more workshops per year.

Activities include communications and publications to support a research network within topics such as: war studies; military history; military technology; military leadership, command, control, and basic competence; military law & ethics; security and defence policy; armed forces and society; defence economics and management; military education; and strategy. Participation in conferences and workshops by (outside) researchers, academics and military personnel are welcomed at any time. Conferences are also open for other interested people.

Next Conferences:

Amsterdam, 13-15 October 2025
Tartu, 2026

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