Organogram and Study Areas

The Osmani Centre follows a team-based research structure, organising professionals into collaborative groups to pursue shared research objectives and thereby ensuring efficiency, consistency and coherence in its outputs.

The Osmani Centre is a self-governing institution affiliated with the Armed Forces. It was established through registration with the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860). The management and administration of the Foundation’s affairs are conducted in accordance with its Memorandum of Association, Rules and Regulations, and any by-laws, policies or directives issued by the Governing Body from time to time.

General Body of the Foundation / Board of Trustees

The General Body of the Osmani Centre Foundation, also referred to as the Board of Trustees, comprises all General Members of the Foundation. The President of the Foundation is elected at the Annual General Meeting for a term of three (3) years.

Governing Body

The Governing Body comprises the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Executive Director, who are responsible for overseeing the management and day-to-day administration of the Osmani Centre.

The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Executive Director each hold office for a term of three (3) years and may seek re-election upon completion of their respective terms.

General Members

The General Members comprise serving and retired members of the Armed Forces, retired civil servants, academics, journalists, representatives of civil society and legal experts.

The General Members elect one of their number as Chairman of the Governing Body. The Chairman is responsible for the day-to-day decision-making of the Governing Body and for overseeing the routine management and administration of the Foundation.

The tenure of the Governing Body is three (3) years.

Research Directors

The research activities of the Osmani Centre are led by Research Directors. The Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Executive Director may also serve as Research Directors, with each Research Director heading a designated research area or thematic domain.

The research areas of the Osmani Centre are:

a. Geopolitical, Geoeconomic and Geostrategic Studies

b. National Defence and Security Studies

c. Cyberspace and Information Warfare Studies

d. International Instruments and Legal Studies

e. Peace, Conflict and Negotiation Studies

f. Regional and Neighbourhood Studies

g. Maritime Studies and the Blue Economy

h. Air Power and Aerospace Studies

i. Environmental and Climate Studies, Gender Studies and Human Rights Studies

Overseas Chapters

The Osmani Centre intends, in due course, to establish Overseas Chapters focusing on research areas of particular regional, strategic or thematic significance.