Research & Quality Committee

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Mandate

The Research and Quality Committee is responsible for safeguarding analytical rigor, methodological discipline, and research ethics across all Defense Domain outputs.

Its mandate includes oversight of peer review processes, adherence to research standards, source validation practices, and the consistent application of analytical methodologies. The Committee also monitors compliance with open-source intelligence ethics and internal quality frameworks.

Reporting Lines

The Research and Quality Committee reports directly to the Executive Board.

It provides periodic assessments of research quality, highlights systemic issues or risks, and recommends improvements to analytical standards and processes. Final authority over research policy and standards remains with the Executive Board.