Roundtables/Seminars

Faculty Member Ms. Aiza Azam organized a session on the importance of mental well-being for her BS-5 Advisory Group, in collaboration with the Centre of Counseling and Career Advisory (C3A) at NUST. Guest Speaker was Ms. Rohia Nusrat, a clinical psychologist at C3A.

A guest lecture was organized by faculty member Mr. Faraz Haider for 5th semester students enrolled in the Strategic Communications course. The speaker was Mr. Siddique Humayun, Director Advocacy and Strategic Communications, IPRI, spoke on the key aspects of the role of media in International Relations.

Faculty Member Ms. Aiza Azam organized an interactive session with young and mid-career professionals for her 5th semester Advisory Group, to share their experiences and advice with the students. The panelists all had a Social Science background and belonged to diverse fields, including government, academia, the media, the diplomatic corps, and the governance sector.

The Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies held an interactive session with the delegation from International Institute of Strategic Studies on 8th March 2024. The panel included distinguished guests from IISS, Timothy Wright and William Alberque. They were joined by Dr. Ali Sarosh, Associate Professor at Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Air University and Air Marshal M Ashfaque Arain (Retd), Advisor to Chief of Pakistan Air Force on CASS Affairs at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies. The conference gave the students the opportunity to engage with the panelists through a constructive Q/A session.

The Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies (FASS), organized a rountable discussion with guest speaker Mr. Husham Ahmed on emerging technologies. The in-depth interactive discussion went on for 2 hours and included FASS faculty & students, and academics from other institutions.

The Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies (FASS), organized a rountable discussion with guest speaker Michael Kugelman themed on Pak-US relations. The in-depth interactive discussion went on for 2.5 hours and included FASS faculty & students, and academics from other institutions.

FASS organized a roundtable discussion on the topic ‘Looking for the Enemy: Mullah Omar and the Unknown Taliban’ that was attended by students, faculty members, and researchers. The speaker Bette Dam spoke on the Taliban’s and shone a new light on who they are and how they were left inevitably to an unnecessary war.



A Roundtable discussion was organized on 7th March, 23 by the Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies (FASS) where the pertinent matter of Conference on Disarmament were elaborated and discussed. The Ambassdor Khalil Hashmi presented his views on future of CD followed by a rigorous discussion session.



Climate Change is a potent national security threat for Pakistan. Its damaging impacts are not limited to just the economic, agricultural, or food sector. Climate change is also likely to have a spillover effect on the military sector and water resources of the country. Stemming from that is the security nexus between these sectors. Climate change in the environmental sector can impact military security which in turn can damage national security. Similarly, Pakistan being an agricultural country, needs a sustainable irrigation system and water management mechanism which is indispensable for the agriculture sector as it is the backbone of the economy.

In order to explore the linkages between military security and water security with the emerging threats of climate change, the Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies (FASS) at Air University organized a roundtable discussion to hear the perspectives of the researchers at FASS, Air University.


A Roundtable discussion was organized on February 8, 2022, by the Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies where the pertinent matter of the Russia-Ukraine crisis and its evolving situation were elaborated and discussed. The faculty member at FASS Dr Mansur Umar Khan presented a historical perspective and Dr. Saira Nawaz Abbasi from Bahria University shared her views on the evolving conflict followed by a rigorous discussion session.

FASS organized a roundtable discussion on 'Politics, Power and Law in Outer Space' that was attended by students, faculty members, and researchers. The speaker Dr. Shakeel Ahmed spoke on the Artemis Accords, an initiative by NASA, and its different political and technical counters.

'Impact of Emerging Technologies on Strategic Stability'

Emerging technologies continue to change the security calculus of states. Their development and use has ramifications for the conduct of warfare and defense, and requires an understanding of approaches to the same. In the current global landscape, the major powers are among the leading states that are investing in the development and deployment of these technologies. It is critical to understand their impact on strategic stability, as well as to determine their ramifications for the future of regional and global security. The Strategic Studies department at Air University is convening a panel to (i) explore the current landscape of emerging technologies and their impact on strategic stability, (ii) examine the role of Artificial Intelligence as a force multiplier, and (iii) review the debate on use of hypersonic weapons.

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Economy of Integration for South Asia: A way forward?'

South Asian regional economy could not develop itself as per global patterns of organizations, processes and regimes. This lack of regional economic governance exposes vulnerabilities but also creates opportunities. In this regard the analysis for 'Economy of Integration as A way forward' can be developed and worked upon.

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'Can SCO Help Bring Peace in Afghanistan?'

After the US withdrawal, Afghanistan is at significant risk for an exacerbated humanitarian crisis and economic collapse. A regional approach is required to address these and related issues, particularly in view of the interconnected security concerns of regional players. To develop such a consensus and implement a framework of cooperation, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) constitutes a potential platform.

In order to explore what role the SCO can play in bringing stability to Afghanistan, the Department of Aerospace Sciences and Strategic Studies at Air University has organized an international webinar to hear perspectives of young scholars from Pakistan and Australia.

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'Afghanistan: Untying the Knot'

Afghanistan continues to remain in a state of fragility and uncertainty as the new regime in Kabul faces governance challenges in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal. Pakistan, being the immediate neighbor and most affected by the ongoing turmoil, must examine the role it can play in cooperation with key stakeholders to help bring stability to the country and the region. DASSS has organized a webinar with a panel of experts, to (i) provide a historical context of the conflict to discern future trajectories, (ii) examine the past/current roles of regional and extra-regional actors, and how they can work towards creating stability, (iii) consider opportunities for economic integration and potential for regional stabilization, and (iv) review implications for Pakistan in the event of continued instability within Afghanistan

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