Graduation Ceremony and Certificate Distribution for Master's Students in Strategic Studies - Third Batch

Tuesday, 05 August 2025

A graduation ceremony and certificate distribution for the Master's program in Strategic Studies - Third Batch was held at the Fouad Shehab Command and Staff College, attended by the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Rima Karam, the Interim LAF Commander, Major General Hassan Audi, the President of the Lebanese University, Professor Bassam Badran, along with several officers and faculty members.

During the ceremony, Interim LAF Commander Major General Hassan Audi delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of the Master's program at the Center for Research and Strategic Studies. He expressed hope that it would cultivate a group of officers with broad knowledge and enable them to utilize their skills within the LAF units. He also looked forward to the leading role that civilian graduates would play in society.

Minister of Education Dr. Rima Karam emphasized the importance of education in state-building, noting that cooperation between the military and civilian sectors is crucial for constructing and developing Lebanese society. She announced the imminent launch of a doctoral program in military sciences at the Lebanese University.

Additionally, Professor Bassam Badran, President of the Lebanese University, affirmed the importance of collaboration between the Lebanese University and the LAF to enhance the scientific level of officers and achieve national accomplishments.