SHHBIDSS pursues linkages and expand its network with defence, security and strategic institutions and organisations around the world to promote cooperation. Through this, the institute contributes towards Track 2 diplomacy. Other than NADI, the institute participates in other Track 1.5 and Track 2 conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings including International Maritime Security Conference, Jakarta International Defence Dialogue, Manama Dialogue, Moscow Conference on International Security, Putrajaya Forum, Seoul Defense Dialogue, Shangri-La Dialogue, and Xiangshan Forum. SHHBIDSS was also involved in organising the BRIDEX Conference held in conjunction with the Brunei International Defence Exhibition.