STRENGTHEN YOUR DEFENSE & NATIONAL SECURITY RESEARCH CAPABILITIES
National Defense
University Press Publications
Discover hundreds of current and historical texts from the National Defense University Press, a premier professional military and academic publishing house. This collection focuses on academic and military research in defense, national security, and American foreign policy, and is connected to our popular Military and Government database.
This invaluable new addition is available free of charge through select U.S. and Canadian Core subscriptions.
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462
Titles
506
Volumes
86,928
Pages
Subject-Coded Titles: Your Key to Targeted Military and Government Research
Whether you're delving into strategic military frameworks or exploring niche aspects of national security, each meticulously subject-coded publication using HeinOnline's Military and Government standards empowers you to quickly locate relevant content. Subjects include:
- Air Force
- Alliances and Coalitions
- Armed Conflict
- Army
- Branch Roles and Missions
- Cyberwarfare
- Defense Accounting and Acquisitions
- Defense Appropriations and Authorizations
- Ethics and Law of War
- International Cooperation in Space
- Military Command and Organization
- Military Health and Wellness Issues
- Military in Space
- Military Installations
- Military Procedure and Regulations
- Military Recruitment and Training
- Military Workforce and Personnel
- National Security
- Navy
- Space and National Security
- Terrorism and Insurgency
- Weaponry, Technology, and Equipment
- Women in the Military
HOW IT WORKS
Explore the Power of National Defense University in HeinOnline
HeinOnline’s partnership with National Defense University Press brings its full archive of publications into HeinOnline’s user-friendly platform. Publications are divided across six types as defined by National Defense University Press: Books, Case Studies, Occasional Papers, Policy Briefs, Serials, and Strategic Monographs, including the entire run of National Defense University Press’ flagship peer-reviewed journal, Joint Force Quarterly. Additionally, publications are subject-coded to assist researchers in quickly locating relevant titles from search results.
Dive into the publication types below and find out how this powerful resource can revolutionize your research approach.
Military, Defense, and National Security Books
This subcollection features notable titles that explore critical themes related to military and national security.
Titles of note include:
- Moral Obligation and the Military (1988)
- Transforming America’s Military (2002)
- Women on the Frontlines of Peace and Security (2014)
Concise U.S. History & International Relations Case Studies
Discover a range of shorter, more focused case studies that examine pivotal moments in U.S. history and international relations.
Among the highlights are:
- War Powers Resolution: Balance of War Powers in the Eighties (1985)
- U.S. Withdrawal from the Antiballistic Missile Treaty (2010)
- We Choose to Go to the Moon: An Analysis of Cold Ward Means-Developing Strategy (2022)
Expert-Delivered Occasional Paper Access
Explore expert-delivered papers that delve into specialized topics of significant historical and contemporary interest.
Featured titles include:
- Guerilla Warfare: Cause and Conflict (A 21st Century Success Story?) (1981)
- Future Nuclear Landscape (2007)
- Russia and Saudi Arabia: Old Disenchantments, New Challenges (2021)
Topical Essays and Policy Briefs
Find concise, topical essays designed to guide policymakers navigating complex and evolving challenges in defense and security.
Featured works include:
- High-Energy Lasers: Technical, Operational, and Policy Issues (2002)
- Biology and the Battlefield (2003)
- Low-Cost Access to Space: Military Opportunities and Challenges (2018)
Peer-Reviewed Journals & Serials
Stay abreast on current resources important to professionals and researchers in national security and military studies fields with these two highly regarded peer-reviewed journals:
- Joint Force Quarterly (JFQ)
- PRISM
Global Defense & National Security Issues
Delve into critical issues shaping global strategy and international relations through strategic monographs.
Key standalone works include:
- Soviet Intentions and American Options in the Middle East (1982)
- Nightmare Years to Come? (2014)
- Mercenaries and War: Understanding Private Armies Today (2019)

Relevant Results with Subject-Coded Titles
Whether you’re delving into strategic military frameworks or exploring niche aspects of national security, each meticulously subject-coded publication using HeinOnline’s Military and Government standards empowers you to quickly locate relevant content.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How does this database differ from other military and government resources?
This database uniquely consolidates the complete suite of National Defense University Press publications, providing unparalleled focus and organization not found in other resources.
How is the content organized?
Titles are grouped by publication type and subject-coded using HeinOnline’s Military and Government standards, making it easy to find the relevant content you’re searching for.
What audience is this database intended for?
The primary audience includes academics, military professionals, and government officials focused on defense and national security topics. The publications included are written from a U.S. perspective.
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ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
National Defense University Press
National Defense University Press is the academic publishing house of National Defense University, a higher education institute funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. National Defense University Press publishes books, journals, and monographs aimed at national security professionals on joint and integrated operations, and are used both in Joint Professional Military Education and across the federal sector.

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