It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies. I am honoured to address our students, our partners in national, regional and international institutions, and everyone with an interest in defence and security knowledge.

The world is undergoing rapid shifts in the nature of threats and the instruments of power. The military dimension now overlaps with the economic, and the technological with the political. National security has become a responsibility that demands sound knowledge, critical thinking and the ability to anticipate the future. Accordingly, the Deanship’s mission is to prepare national leaders who are academically and professionally qualified to analyse, plan and make decisions. It also seeks to produce original defence knowledge that comes from the region and serves its priorities, while engaging with diverse schools of thought and international experience, guided by a national vision aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.

To Our Students

The Deanship currently offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Defence and Security Studies and four Master’s programmes: Defence Diplomacy, Defence Economics, Intelligence Studies, and Cyber Defence, the latter offered in both Arabic and English. A new Master’s programme in Peace Operations Studies has also been licensed. These programmes reflect the Academy’s vision of becoming a national, regional and international model for higher education institutions specialising in defence studies.

Our programmes are built on integrated curricula and benchmarked against comparable accredited international programmes. They are taught by distinguished faculty members who hold doctorates from leading international universities. Our faculty combine teaching experience and peer-reviewed publication with practical experience in international organisations.

At the Academy, our aim goes beyond transmitting knowledge. We seek to shape researchers and leaders who uphold research ethics and academic integrity and who understand the national responsibility they carry. Because quality is an ongoing commitment, the Deanship continually evaluates, develops and expands its programmes in line with academic values and international best practice in higher education quality assurance. Our programmes are licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in the State of Qatar and accredited by FIBAA, the German international accreditation agency.

Research also lies at the heart of our work. We strive to produce research and studies that help establish and advance defence knowledge in the Arab world, support decision-makers, and respond to national priorities.

To Our Partners

The Deanship recognises that defence knowledge cannot be built in isolation. We therefore extend our hand to our partners in military, security and government institutions, universities, research centres and think tanks, and regional and international organisations. We seek to broaden cooperation in joint research, academic exchanges and visits, conferences and seminars, and the development of academic and training programmes. We look forward to building long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual benefit that contribute to security and stability at the regional and international levels.

I extend my warmest regards to my esteemed colleagues, and I wish all our graduate students every success. I warmly welcome every partner who shares our conviction that knowledge is a pillar of security and strength.

I ask Almighty God to protect Qatar, its beloved Emir, its noble people, its armed forces founded on faith, and its wise government.

Peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you.