Welcome to the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DSS) at Quaid-i-Azam University.
At DSS, we provide an environment where critical thinking and innovation thrive. Our department unites a vibrant community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to addressing global challenges through knowledge and research.
Guided by accomplished faculty specializing in international security and strategy, we empower students with the skills, ethics, and interdisciplinary insight needed to navigate evolving regional and global dynamics. A student body enriched by diversity demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity and the transformative impact of education.
In today’s complex security landscape, DSS prepares future leaders and professionals who shape diplomacy, defense, and international cooperation. Our graduates distinguish themselves through intellectual strength and a steadfast dedication to global and national progress.
Join the DSS family in advancing knowledge and building pathways to a secure and equitable world.
The Department of Defence & Strategic Studies (DSS) was established in September 1980, with the dual aim of sponsoring academic studies in the field of strategic studies and promoting a culture of research amongst a mix of military and civilian students who will be trained in critical discourse development and policy analysis. Since its founding, the DSS has made a significant contribution in the development of a community of experts equipped with requisite academic knowledge and analytical ability to evaluate national, regional and international strategic environment, policies and security dynamics
Over the years, the Department has awarded M.Sc. degrees to more than 1000 civilians and around 150 officers of the Armed forces. The graduates have produced more than 80 well researched …….more >>
