Report on Training Program Organized by Rabita Forum International
By Syed Haseeb Ali Shah (trainee)
Training Program began with the Introduction of Strategic Studies on April 3, 2017. Introduction was given by Mr. Nusrat Mirza who is the chairman of Rabita Forum International (RFI). He briefed trainees regarding basics of the discipline strategic studies, role of nuclear weapons in global politics, Pakistan’s nuclear program and current geo-strategic scenario in South Asia.
In the next day, Miss Bismah Mirza started the session with discussing qualities of an ideal employee. We came to know that it is the ‘attitude’ or ‘personality’ which fulfils 85% of the criteria to get the job. Right attitude and ability of proper communication can be major factors to get the desired job.
On 5th April, Commodore (R) Syed Obaidullah enlightened us about maritime potential of Pakistan. We got information about the significance of a coastal state and the leverage it has over the land-locked state in the sense of economy and military purposes. Capabilities of Pakistan’s maritime sector and Pakistan’s naval forces has grown rapidly. Pakistan Navy which is a four dimensional force, possesses the ability to strike with cruise missile having nuclear capability.
In the next session (on 9th April), Colonel (R) Riaz Ahmad informed us about strategic capabilities of Pakistan Army. He has been on a leading rank during wars fought with India. So he shared his personal experience of such wars.
On 10th April, Air Commodore (R) Jamal Hussain enlightened us about the history of Pakistan Air Force, US-Pakistan Military Alliance, Pakistan’s role in Afghan war of 1979. Becoming an ally of US fulfilled strategic interests of Pakistan, but US-Pakistan relations has changed according to regional political scenario. 1965 War and Pakistan’s nuclear program are the factors of disagreement between Pakistan and US.
On 11th April, Mr. Nusrat Mirza informed us about competing visions of different states and international organizations with the help of slides and reading material. He informed us about the vision of China particularly her vision behind the project One Belt One Road (OBOR), significance of CPEC which is a part of OBOR project.
Other visions included of India, Japan, Russia, Turkey and Iran, while international organizations like ASEAN and European Union were also discussed. Our session on ‘peaceful uses of nuclear technology’ will be held in the next week, in which special guests representing Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) will discuss about the peaceful uses of nuclear technology and Pakistan’s achievements in this field.
RFI Training program was very helpful to understand Pakistan military capabilities, her nuclear program and Pakistan’s role in global politics. We thank honorable Nusrat Mirza who provided us athentic information about different national and international political issues. He gave us different tasks in order to get our writing abilities improved. He also asked us to write an article on ‘Pakistan’s Second Strike Capability’.