In her lecture titled “Elements of National Power”, Dr. Zainab Ahmed presented a comprehensive and analytically grounded examination of the military, economic, political, and societal pillars that collectively shape a state’s ability to influence regional and global outcomes. Her talk emphasized the dynamic interplay between hard and soft power in contemporary security environments.
The course brings together a select group of professionals preparing for the prestigious National Security and War Course at the National Defence University (NDU), Pakistan. Hosted by the Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCE), the Executive Leadership Course continues to provide a high-level forum for strategic learning, leadership development, and advanced policy-oriented discourse on national and regional security challenges.
