The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, addressed the participants of the National Security and War Course at the National Defence University (NDU) today, providing a critical assessment of the evolving security challenges facing Pakistan.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, visited the National Defense University (NDU), Islamabad today, where he was briefed by panel of civil and military participants of ongoing National Security and War Course on their academic perspective about challenges to… pic.twitter.com/TwI9d92tAx
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Countering Proxy Warfare and Internal Fault Lines
During his address, Field Marshal Munir warned that hostile actors are increasingly shifting away from overt military confrontation in favor of “indirect and ambiguous approaches.” He specifically highlighted the use of proxies designed to exploit internal fault lines within the country.
“Future leaders must be trained and remain alert to recognize, anticipate, and counter such multi-layered cognitive challenges,” the Field Marshal stated, emphasizing that the modern battlefield is as much about mental resilience and information as it is about physical force.
Multi-Domain Preparedness
The Field Marshal outlined a complex global and regional security environment, noting that Pakistan’s national security is now a “multi-domain” effort. He identified several key areas requiring continuous adaptation:
- Conventional and Sub-conventional warfare
- Intelligence and Cyber security
- Information and Cognitive operations
- Economic and Military synergy
He stressed that success in this “contested and diffused” environment requires clear decision-making amid uncertainty and total synergy among all elements of national power.
The Role of Professional Military Education
Field Marshal Munir lauded the NDU for its pivotal role in developing strategic thinkers. He underscored that professional military education (PME) is the cornerstone of strengthening institutional capacity and fostering the indigenous capabilities necessary for long-term national resilience.
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Closing his address, the Field Marshal urged the course participants to remain “vigilant, adaptive, and steadfast,” reminding them that integrity, discipline, and selfless service remain the core values of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the face of evolving threats.
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