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News International Peace and Security Summer Course (IPS) 2026

International Peace and Security Summer Course (IPS) 2026

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Organized by: Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), NUST

Duration: 3rd August – 11 August 2026

Program Overview

The international security environment is changing rapidly. Strategic competition among major powers has intensified. Regional conflicts continue to challenge international peace and stability. At the same time, climate change, cyber threats, artificial intelligence, and economic uncertainty are reshaping the global security landscape.
Pakistan occupies a strategically important position at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Its geographic location places it at the centre of major geopolitical and security developments. Recent regional crises have further underscored Pakistan’s strategic relevance. Pakistan has demonstrated resilience in responding to evolving security challenges while promoting strategic stability, diplomatic engagement, and peaceful dialogue. As a nuclear state, a leading contributor to international peacekeeping, and an active participant in regional and multilateral diplomacy, Pakistan continues to play an important role in promoting regional stability and constructive international engagement.

The International Peace and Security Summer Course 2026 provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, diplomats, researchers, and students to examine these developments. The Program combines expert lectures, panel discussions, policy dialogues, mediation exercises, and interactive learning to strengthen participants’ understanding of contemporary peace and security challenges.

IPS Course Theme: Global Peace and Security in Transition: Pakistan’s Strategic Role in a Multipolar World

 

Program Themes

• Shifting Global Order and International Relations
• Pakistan’s Strategic Environment
• Pakistan–India Relations and Regional Stability
• Afghanistan, Border Security and Counterterrorism
• Russia–Ukraine War and European Security
• China–Pakistan Relations and Regional Connectivity
• Great Power Competition and Foreign Policy
• Climate Change and Environmental Security
• Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
• Mediation, Negotiation and Peacebuilding
• Human Security and Sustainable Development
• Nuclear Deterrence and Strategic Stability
• The United Nations and Global Governance
• Youth Leadership and Policy Innovation

Registration Fee

1. NUST Students: PKR 12,000
2. Non-NUST Participants: PKR 15,000
3. Professionals: PKR 20,000
4. Online Participants: PKR 10,000

Online Participation: Online participation is available only to Pakistani candidates residing within Pakistan and outside Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Participants enrolled in this category will attend all sessions virtually and, upon successful completion of the program, will receive a digital certificate. In-person attendance is not permitted under this category.
 

Bank Details

Bank: HBL
Account Title: NUST/NIPCONS-CIPS
Account Number: 2292-79173466-03

 

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/LjLubGQTZXm8RiB77

Registration Deadline: 25th July, 2026

General Terms and Conditions

1. Registration will be confirmed only upon receipt of the completed application form and payment of the prescribed registration fee.
2. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and actively engage in the academic and interactive activities throughout the Program.
3. Certificates of Completion will be awarded only to participants who successfully fulfil the Program requirements, including the required attendance.
4. The IPS Organizing Committee reserves the right to decline or cancel any registration in cases of incomplete applications, non-compliance with the registration requirements, or for any other administrative or academic reason deemed appropriate.
5. The IPS Organizing Committee reserves the right to make necessary changes to the Program schedule, speakers, session formats, or venues due to unforeseen circumstances.

More Information
For further inquiries, please contact:
Dr Humaira | Assistant Professor, CIPS-NUST

Office: 051-9085 -6791   | Email: [email protected]
Dr Gulshan | Assistant Professor, CIPS-NUST

Office: 051-9085 -6778   | Email: [email protected]
Mr. Zain Akram | Assistant Director (Administration & Examination), CIPS-NUST

Mobile: 0316-9720002 | Office: 051- 90856803 | Email: [email protected]

Fayyaz Ali | IPS Co-ordinator, CIPS-NUST | Email: [email protected]
Venue: Center for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Science and Technology (NUST), H12, Islamabad.