When I first joined NSU, I never imagined how deeply issues like security, climate change, and migration shape our daily lives. Through CPS programs, I learned that peace isn’t just about the absence of war — it’s about building inclusive systems that empower people and protect our environment. Attending CPS seminars exposed me to global thinkers, and I realized that students like us can contribute to solutions for South Asia and the Indo-Pacific. Peace studies give us the tools to connect local realities with global challenges.
Through my journey with CPS and the great events it organized featuring key figures in world geopolitics , I realized that peace studies are not only about resolving conflicts but also about understanding global strategies that shape our world. The Indo-Pacific has become a central stage where security, trade, and climate issues converge, directly affecting countries like Bangladesh. Learning about these dynamics showed me that peace requires both inclusivity and strategic vision. For students, peace studies provide the tools to connect regional strategies with global stability and sustainable growth. In the end, I am truly thankful to the Director of CPS, Dr. M Jashim Uddin Sir, for giving us the opportunity to learn, explore, and engage with peace studies through his immense contribution to CPS.
Last semester, I joined a CPS research group focusing on disinformation in South Asia. It was eye-opening to see how quickly misinformation spreads online and how it affects public trust. Working with faculty and peers, I learned how to design surveys, analyze data, and translate findings into practical policy recommendations. The most exciting part was knowing that our research could actually inform governments and NGOs. It made me feel that student voices truly matter in shaping the future.