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Nadia Rahman
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Nadia Rahman

Associate Fellow, Defence Policy

Analyses defence planning, force structure, procurement trends, and military modernisation across Asian states.

Nadia Rahman is an Associate Fellow in Defence Policy at ADSI. Her research examines defence planning, force structure, procurement decisions, and military modernisation in Asian security contexts.

She is particularly interested in how capability development, doctrine, and budget priorities shape national security posture and long-term readiness.

Primary focusDefence planning and capability development
Regional scopeAsia-wide
InstitutionAsia Defence & Security Institute
Areas of expertise

Research interests

  • Defence planning
  • Force structure
  • Procurement
  • Military modernisation
Institutional contribution

How this profile supports ADSI’s work

Nadia Rahman contributes to ADSI’s broader mission of producing structured, policy-relevant analysis on defence, security, and strategic developments across Asia.

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