Independent think tank
The Center for Defense Reforms (CDR) is an independent think tank specialising in national security, defense, intelligence and international affairs since 2014.
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Forecasting,
Security sector reforms
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About the Center
Who we are, what we do and the main areas of our activities
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The Center in international and Ukrainian media
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The Center provides analytical, advisory, educational, research and management support to Ukrainian government institutions, government and security agencies of NATO and European Union member states, and other countries belonging to the coalition supporting Ukraine. CDR carries out a range of projects in support of, and in cooperation with, NATO and EU institutions, as well as relevant government bodies of individual member states.
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Including the development of institutional models, improvement of governance and management systems, and development of essential capabilities.
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Including the introduction of advanced analytical methodologies, open-source intelligence (OSINT), strategic foresight and decision-support tools.
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Covering sanctions evasion, covert financial and economic networks, sabotage, influence operations, electoral interference, intelligence agent networks and other elements of hybrid warfare.
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Aimed at the early identification of emerging threats, trends, weak signals and opportunities.
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Particularly in intelligence analysis, OSINT, strategic foresight, interagency cooperation and countering hybrid threats.
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A distinct area of CDR’s work involves turning analytical findings and OSINT investigations into actionable intelligence and evidence that international partners can use.
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An investigation into the activities of the Russian company Bureau 1440, which, under the guise of the private telecommunications project Rassvet, is developing a strategic military satellite communications system. The research also identifies Bureau 1440’s supply network and manufacturing cooperation.
Analysis of the Russian FPV-drone production ecosystem and assessment of the contribution of Chinese manufacturers. The research uncovers the supply chains for electric motors, components and production equipment, the role of Chinese companies in localising production in Russia, and the sanctions gaps that enable its growth.
An investigation into and analysis of the links between the Russian special services, with affiliated individuals and organisations, and retired high-ranking officers of the armed forces, intelligence and security services of European NATO member states who actively exert influence in Russia’s favour. The report covers, in particular, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Norway.
A significant part of the Center for Defense Reforms’ research is not published openly. If you represent government, defense, security or intelligence institutions of NATO or EU member states or of other countries friendly to Ukraine, or are an investigative journalist from these countries, you may contact the Center to request access to the relevant materials.