The primary areas of research at the National Defence College are:
International Law with an emphasis on Peace Support Operations, Command Responsibility and Human Rights during Crises and War
War Studies
Leadership
The Science of Command and Control
Media and Communication Science with an emphasis on Communication during Crises and Conflict
Military History
Military Logistics
Military Operations
Military Strategy
Military-Technology
Military Theory
Pedagogics
Political Science with an emphasis on Crisis Management and International Cooperation
Security Policy
Strategic Studies