Research Programmes
NQM Defence research programmes provide in-depth analysis of the most significant security challenges facing the West. Each programme produces research papers, briefings, commentary, and data-driven assessments.
Russia
Russia remains one of the world's most formidable military powers, with a long history of strategic influence across Eurasia. Since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has reshaped Europe's security landscape, reignited Cold War-era tensions, and forced NATO to adapt rapidly. Our Russia programme analyses Russia's military doctrine, the ongoing war in Ukraine, military capabilities, and the wider geopolitical consequences for Europe.
China
Since the mid-90s China’s military has been undergoing a high profile modernisation process that has seen the military shifting its emphasis from a domestic land based force to that of a naval and maritime power. Our China programme provides a focus on China's military development and the impact this has on the wider Asia region.
The Middle East
Rich in energy resources and home to diverse cultures, the Middle East has long been shaped by historical rivalries, religious divisions, and eternal interventions. Our Middle East programme provides in-depth analysis of the key military and security dynamics shaping the region.