​​Istanbul Aydın University National Security and Strategy Research and Application Center (USAM) aims to work on the following main topics:

1. Energy
   
2. Natural Disasters
3. Terrorism
   
4. Human Trafficking
   
5. Cyber Crimes
   
6. Defense Industry
   
7. National Security
   
8. International Security
   

The projected works are as follows: To determine the National and International Fund Supported Research Topics related to National Security; to prepare press bulletins and e-bulletins in accordance with the National and International agendas; to collaborate with other Centers / Faculties / Voc.H.S. Programs /Student Clubs and the related academic members within the scope of IAU.