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Popular and Military Defense Forces Highlight National Security Challenges at Alexandria University
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to strengthening national awareness among its students, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces, in cooperation with the Faculty of Fine Arts, organized an educational lecture entitled “The Egyptian State’s Vision on the Challenges Facing National Security.” The event was attended by Dr. Nevine Gharib, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at the university, and Lieutenant Colonel Shehab El-Din Magdy, Deputy Director.
The lecture was delivered by Brigadier General Dr. Engineer Wael El-Abd, who reviewed the most pressing challenges to national security, foremost among them cross-border threats and the dangers they pose to the stability of the state. He emphasized that recognizing the magnitude of these challenges requires integrated practical measures to enhance the state’s ability to safeguard its resources.
El-Abd pointed to a set of necessary measures to address these challenges, including: tightening border control, recognizing the implications of proximity to conflict zones, monitoring the moves of major powers with expansionist tendencies, accurate tracking of migration flows, enforcing field and developmental control over remote areas, raising public awareness to counter disinformation and rumors, ensuring every citizen holds an official ID card, and maintaining constant monitoring and analysis of both local and international media trends.
For her part, Dr. Nevine Gharib stressed that such educational meetings contribute to raising students’ awareness of national issues and instilling in them a deep sense of belonging, enabling them to confront extremist ideologies and smear campaigns.
In his remarks, Colonel Mohamed Maher explained that the university, in cooperation with the Popular and Military Defense Forces, is working to build genuine awareness among students and connect them with national issues, emphasizing that national security begins within the walls of the university as the cradle of minds and gateway to the future.
The event concluded by affirming that safeguarding national security is a shared responsibility that requires citizen awareness, institutional cooperation, and collective action to protect the homeland and preserve its resources in the face of diverse challenges.
An Awareness Lecture at the Faculty of Nursing on Regional Challenges and National Security
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to enhancing national awareness and strengthening the concepts of national security among its students, and under the patronage of Professor Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces organized an awareness lecture hosted by the Faculty of Nursing, entitled “Regional Challenges and Their Impact on National Security.”
The lecture was delivered by Major General (Staff) Dr. Bahgat Mohamed Farid, former Director of the National Defense College at Nasser Military Academy, who reviewed the fundamental concepts of national security and its political, economic, and social dimensions. He highlighted the extent to which Egyptian national security is affected by current regional and international challenges and developments.
The speaker emphasized the importance of raising youth awareness of the nature of the challenges facing the Egyptian state and the necessity of building an enlightened and well-informed generation capable of understanding risks and dealing with them. He also pointed to the vital role played by educational institutions in preparing generations capable of protecting the nation’s resources and safeguarding its national security.
For her part, Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, affirmed the faculty’s keenness to support and organize awareness activities that contribute to building students’ personalities both academically and nationally. She noted that spreading awareness of national security issues is an integral part of the university’s community role in preparing generations capable of assuming responsibility and serving the nation.
In this context, Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department, explained that organizing such events comes within the framework of the strategy of the Popular and Military Defense Forces aimed at enhancing national awareness among university students and acquainting them with the realities of the challenges facing Egyptian national security, stressing that youth awareness represents the first line of defense for the homeland.
The lecture witnessed notable interaction from students, as the floor was opened for discussion and questions, which contributed to enriching the dialogue and clarifying many concepts related to national security, as well as the role of individuals and society in supporting and preserving it.
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As part of Alexandria University's commitment to enhancing national awareness and fostering a sense of belonging among its students, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces, represented by the Military Education Department in cooperation with the Faculty of Pharmacy, organized an educational lecture on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, entitled: "Regional Challenges and Their Impact on Egyptian National Security", delivered by Major General Dr. Bahgat Mohamed Farid.
The event was attended by Dr. Hanan El-Goweily, Dean of the Faculty, along with faculty vice deans, staff members, and a large group of students.
Major General Dr. Bahgat Mohamed Farid delivered a comprehensive analytical presentation highlighting the most pressing current regional challenges and their direct and indirect impacts on Egypt’s national security. He emphasized that societal awareness—especially among university youth—is the first line of defense against the threats posed by unconventional warfare. He noted that universities serve as beacons of enlightened thought capable of confronting such threats.
In her speech, Dr. Hanan El-Goweily stressed the importance of cultivating national awareness among students, pointing out that Egypt continuously faces challenges from forces aiming to undermine its stability. However, the awareness and loyalty of young people remain the strongest shield in confronting these challenges. She added that the university is no longer merely an educational institution, but has become a platform for shaping consciousness and building individuals capable of protecting the nation and positively engaging with societal issues.
Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, praised the role of the Faculty of Pharmacy in enhancing collaboration with the General Command of Military Education, contributing to the achievement of strategic national and patriotic awareness goals.
This event is part of a series of lectures and programs implemented by Alexandria University in cooperation with the Military Education Department, aimed at strengthening the values of national belonging and instilling the concept of national security among students, reflecting the leading role of Egyptian universities in serving national causes and building the human capacity of the nation.
