A researcher specializing in missile and defense technologies, national security, geopolitics, and nuclear dynamics. A gold medalist in MPhil International Relations and law graduate, she regularly contributes analysis on key security issues.
Samreen Shahbaz is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore. Her research encompasses national and international affairs, with a particular focus on emerging missile and defense technologies, national security, geopolitics, and the evolving dynamics of the nuclear landscape. A distinguished academic, she earned a gold medal in her MPhil in International Relations, reflecting her exceptional scholarly achievements. She also holds a law degree from Quaid-i-Azam University, further sharpening her expertise in security and policy analysis. As a prolific writer, she contributes insightful analyses to leading newspapers and different platforms, shaping critical discussions on global and national security matters.
The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) was established in July 2021 to inform policymakers and the public about issues related to aerospace and security from an independent, non-partisan and future-centric analytical lens.