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The Kingston Consortium on International Security
KCIS, through its annual conference and curated digital content, informs debate and advances knowledge in the field of international security and defence, providing in-depth analysis, with perspectives from universities, government, the armed forces, NGOs, and the private sector.
The KCIS website provides periodic content curated by our partners and delivered by leading experts in the field. KCIS thus carries on with its proud tradition by offering a dynamic array of webinars, debates, podcasts, videos, and written briefs.
Our Partners
The Canadian Defence Academy (CDA)
The Canadian Defence Academy (CDA) is composed of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMC Saint-Jean), the Canadian Forces College (CFC), the Chief Warrant Officer Robert Osside Profession of Arms Institute, and the Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security; with the mandate to uphold distinction in the Profession of Arms.
The Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP)
The CIDP is a leading Canadian research organization that bridges the gap between academic research and policy on matters related to military and defence. The Centre’s vision is to be a trusted voice on defence and military affairs both in Canada and internationally.
The NATO Defense College
As the Alliance's premier academic institution, the NDC aspires to be regarded as the first choice for nations in the educational development of their senior officers and officials as a respected source of relevant policy-making advice.
The Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN)
The Canadian Defence and Security Network consists of more than 40 partners in Canada and beyond, including over one hundred scholars. Based at Carleton University, we aim to bring together academics, policy-makers, military officers, and civil society in Canada and connect them to those elsewhere.