On July 25, 2025, Dr Asma Shakir Khawaja , Executive Director CISS AJK, delivered a compelling lecture at KIIR for the Summer Internship program 2025.

🔍She explored global security dynamics, emphasizing upon the balance between national interests and international obligations.

💫She discussed key concepts in strategic and security research, touching upon terrorism, nuclear proliferation, cyber warfare, and regional conflicts.
🎯 She stressed upon the role of diplomacy, crisis management, and international cooperation in addressing security challenges.

📍Using case studies like the post-Phalgham escalation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, she analyzed power politics, strategic posturing, and the role of global institutions.

💡 She urged young scholars to engage in evidence-based research to better understand the evolving security landscape.