Etfa Khurshid
Research Assistant

Etfa Khurshid
Professional Experience
Etfa Khurshid Mirza works as a Researcher at Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS). She is a graduate of National Defence University, Islamabad, from the Strategic Studies department. Her area of specialization is nuclear and strategic affairs.
Publications

Laser Weapon System: A Game-Changing Technology
The Israeli Defense Ministry confirmed that it successfully tested its laser air defence system in mid-April of this year. According to the Ministry’s research and

Pakistan Balancing Conventional Asymmetry in South Asia
While the global order is evolving, the United States and its allies are striving to compete with the rising power of China. In order to

Revolution in Health Sector with AI Developments
Developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm. Whether for military or civilian use, the hybrid character of AI has placed it

North Korea and its Ambitious Missile Programme
During the past few months, there have been several significant strategic developments in the Korean Peninsula where North Korea is conducting back-to-back missile tests. January

Microwave Weapons and Impact on Human Beings
From the past few months, scientists in the United States are trying to solve a mystery that they named ‘Havana Syndrome’. The seriousness of the

The Future of Hypersonic Weapons
With increasing competition in emerging technologies between technologically advanced countries, the arms race has intensified and the acquisition of technologies like hypersonic weapons has become