Center for Contemporary Conflict

The Center for Contemporary Conflict (CCC) "conducts research on current and emerging security issues and conveys its findings to U.S. and Allied policy-makers and military forces. Launched by the Naval Postgraduate School's Department of National Security Affairs in 2001 and propelled by a seasoned staff with ready access to military and academic circles, the CCC is uniquely positioned to develop security research of high quality and relevance. Through aggressive outreach highlighted by our Regional Security Education Program (RSEP), the CCC ensures that its analyses benefit the makers and executers of U.S. defense policy. Active in the academy and in the field, the CCC bridges the gap between the security researcher and the warfighter to the benefit of both."

Leadership & Staff


 * Chairman, Department of National Security Affairs: James J. Wirtz


 * Director, CCC: Peter R. Lavoy


 * Faculty Members