The Centre for Strategic Studies is New Zealand’s leading institution for research and public engagement on strategic, foreign policy and security issues.
Through media commentary, research, public events and outreach, the Centre seeks to contribute to an informed public discussion on New Zealand’s security interests, and regional and global security challenges.
Upcoming and current events
Latest news and commentary
CSS 2026 Conference: Connected Theatres or Fractured World?
On 10 March, the Centre for Strategic Studies hosted its 2026 annual conference, discussing cross-theatre links, collective responses and wider implications.
Why the West Needs to Work with 'the Rest"
2025 Sir Howard Kippenberger Visiting Chair in Strategic Studies Prof Amitav Acharya gave a public lecture on the once and future world order.
New Zealand Maritime Security Symposium 2024
On 13 June the Centre for Strategic Studies hosted the third triennial Maritime Security Symposium in Wellington.
Study options
Victoria University of Wellington offers internationally recognised postgraduate qualifications in Strategic Studies.
