Using cutting-edge technologies, C4ADS manages, integrates, and analyzes diverse data from different languages, regions, and sources. They conduct their own field research in conflict zones and fragile states. Their work focuses on various areas such as conflict economies, counterproliferation, environmental crimes, natural resources, and organized crime. By filling a critical gap left by traditional public sector and profit-driven institutions, C4ADS aims to engage with local and international audiences and produce compelling analysis on conflict and security issues.