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Greetings from RSDI!
Manager’s Message

With great enthusiasm, I welcome you to the website of Rabdan Security and Defence Institute, a beacon of strategic insight, innovation, and collaboration in these realms.

As the first think tank dedicated to defense and security in the United Arab Emirates, RSDI aspires to become a nexus where expertise, creativity, and foresight converge to address the most pressing challenges facing our nations, the region, and the global community.

The Middle East stands at the crossroads of some of the world’s most complex and dynamic security challenges. From traditional state conflicts and geopolitical tensions to emerging threats such as cyber warfare, terrorism, and climate change, the region faces multifaceted challenges that require nuanced understanding and innovative solutions. In this intricate landscape, the need for a think that offers a Middle Eastern perspective is more urgent than ever. RSDI seeks to fill this vital role by providing strategic insights that are not only informed by global trends but also deeply rooted in the realities of the region.

Our think tank is committed to peace, innovation, and tolerance, the same core values as the leadership of the UAE. The institute uses rigorous analysis, informed debate, and forward-thinking solutions to generate timely policy solutions that balance the UAE’s rich traditions and commitment to innovation.

RSDI is one of the very first think tanks in the UAE to be established as an affiliate of a higher-learning institution. Rabdan Security and Defence Institute draws upon its rich tradition of innovative teaching and research methods to educate the future leaders of the UAE. The Academy’s strength is its faculty, which includes experts in a diverse array of subjects worldwide. These academics will provide timely, policy-oriented research and analysis of the highest caliber, grounded in empirical evidence, and guided objectively and impartially.

We invite you to explore our work and join us in our mission to shape a safer and more secure future for all.