Authors: Hartone Lawrence Phiri1, Mwasi Mwanyika2 and Robert Kabage3 1,2&3National Defence University P. O. Box 24381- 00502, Nairobi, Kenya Abstract: The Malawi Defence Forces (MDF) plays a critical role in safeguarding national security, maintaining territorial integrity, and supporting civil authorities during emergencies. This study examined the strategic significance of the MDF in border security, with…