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Nobushige TakamizawaEvent: Members' Lecture - Japan-UK Security Co-operation: Exploring Our Common Strategic Interests 16:30, 23 May 2012, RUSI
A lecture by Nobushige Takamizawa, President of Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS).
DAR12Conference: RUSI/Cranfield Defence Acquisition Reform 2012 08:30, 23 May 2012, DCC, Shrivenham
Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceEvent: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police: With Loyalty, Integrity and Devotion to Duty 18:00, 21 May 2012, Canadian High Commission
The Royal United Services Institute and the High Commission of Canada in the UK are proud to present a discussion with Glenn Wright, Historian for the Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) and Clive Emsley, Emeritus Professor of History at the Open University. This event will be chaired by Gill Bennett OBE, Associate Fellow, RUSI and formerly Chief Historian, UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Admiral George Zambellas DSCEvent: Gallipoli Memorial Lecture - Catching the Tide: Operations Above the High Water Mark 13:00, 14 May 2012, RUSI
Admiral George Zambellas DSC, Commander-in-Chief Fleet and Commander Allied Maritime Command Northwood, will consider what the lessons of Gallipoli can tell us about the future of maritime operations. In his lecture, he will assess how the maritime flank can best be exploited to support land forces in an increasingly complex battlespace.
UK PONI Conference 2012 ImageConference: UK PONI Annual Conference 2012: ‘Nuclear Stability: From the Cuban Crisis to the Energy Crisis’ 08:00, 10 May 2012, HMS President
2012 marks the 50 year anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, one of the most significant events of the Cold War. Since that time, changes in international security dynamics have catalysed shifts in attitude towards nuclear stability. This trend looks set to continue amidst high hopes for further nuclear disarmament by key states, and increasing concern surrounding proliferation of nuclear technology and materials to new actors. Taking stock after half a century, the second UK PONI Annual Conference therefore considered a range of issues associated with nuclear stability in both the military and civilian realms.
RUSI logoEvent: RUSI Under 35 Forum: Shaping Perceptions: The Role of the Media in International Crises 18:30, 9 May 2012, RUSI
Marking the one year anniversary of the RUSI Under 35 Forum, this panel discussion will draw upon a range of perspectives to consider the role that the media plays in shaping perceptions about international crises. In particular, this session will aim to examine how the media operate in, and respond to, challenging environments and the process of interaction between news media and foreign policy making during periods of international crisis. Panel speakers will pay particular attention to the Arab spring and on-going events in Syria. The session will then open up for wider discussion with the audience and will be followed by a networking drinks reception.
His Excellency Mr Alexander YakovenkoEvent: Russia-UK Bilateral Relations 13:00, 4 May 2012, RUSI
A lecture by His Excellency Mr Alexander Yakovenko, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Court of St James’s. Ambassador Yakovenko discussed how the bilateral dialogue between Russia and the UK is gaining momentum, based on greater openness and more pragmatism in pursuit of national interests.
The Afghan SolutionEvent: Why the Peace Plan Offered by Abdul Haq Remains the West's Only Way Out of Afghanistan 13:00, 19 Apr 2012, RUSI
A lecture by Lucy Morgan Edwards, former Political Advisor to the EU Ambassador in Kabul. Based on her own experience of the war in Afghanistan, Lucy Morgan Edwards will discuss how a solution to the war was lost and why it matters today.
Ahmed RashidEvent: RUSI Under 35 Forum: Pakistan on the Brink: The Future of Pakistan, Afghanistan and the West 13:00, 18 Apr 2012, RUSI
Ahmed Rashid will discuss with the RUSI Under 35 Forum his new book Pakistan on the Brink: The future of Pakistan, Afghanistan and the West.
Blue Light Helicopter Conference ImageEvent: Blue Light Air Assets: Future Operations 08:30, 17 Apr 2012, RUSI
This conference provides an opportunity to discuss these important issues further in an open and interactive forum with key stakeholders from Government, the private sector and the current charity operators.
Major General Ret Julian ThompsonEvent: Members’ Lecture - Reflections on the Falklands War, 1982 13:00, 12 Apr 2012, RUSI
A lecture by Major General (Ret) Julian Thompson CB OBE, Visiting Professor, Department of War Studies, King’s College London. The Falklands War, 1982 remains the most recent external conflict fought by the UK without any allied states. Argentina has asserted that the Falkland Islands are Argentinian territory since the 19th century and, as of 2012, shows no sign of relinquishing its claim. In his lecture, Major General Thompson will reflect on the Falklands War.
Down South: A Falklands War Diary 3Event: Book Launch - Down South: A Falklands War Diary 18:00, 29 Mar 2012, RUSI
A presentation by Chris Parry CBE, Associate Fellow, RUSI, to launch his new book entitled ‘Down South: A Falklands War Diary’. Chris Parry was a 28 year old officer on a Wessex III helicopter on HMS Antrim during the Falklands War. His diary is published now for the first time to coincide with the anniversary of the war. In his presentation, Chris will provide a vivid account of the dangers and hardships endured by our forces during the conflict.
Members Lecture 29 March ImageEvent: Turning a Corner: The Beginning of the End of Mexico's Security Crisis? 11:00, 29 Mar 2012, RUSI
A lecture by Dr Alejandro Hope, Director of Proyecto MC2 (Menos Crimen, Menos Castigo), Mexico City. Over the past five years, Mexico has experienced an unprecedented surge in criminal violence. Between 2007 and 2010, the homicide rate tripled, the number of kidnappings almost quadrupled, and extortion reached epidemic proportions. However, over the past nine months, the tide has seemingly turned and the number of homicides has declined gradually but steadily. In his lecture, Dr Hope will discuss the drivers behind this unexpected development.
Israeli FlagEvent: Between the Past and the Future: The Challenges and Responsibilities of Negotiating Peace 13:00, 28 Mar 2012, RUSI
A senior Israeli diplomat will discuss the challenges and responsibilities of negotiating peace.
Nigel WhiteheadUnder 35 Forum: Britain’s changing defence industrial reality 18:30, 20 Mar 2012, RUSI
At the second ‘Privatissimum’ Nigel Whitehead will examine Britain’s changing defence industrial reality that appears to be driven by global, regional, state and local levels of identity, at which defence manufacturing, service and advisory companies conceive and present themselves. He will particularly address the potential contrast between defence companies’ two roles as national assets and global companies.
NATO LogoWorkshop: Industrial Contribution to Smart Defence 09:30, 15 Mar 2012, RUSI
NATO can streamline its collaborative engagement with industry throughout the life-cycle of capabilities, even without leverage on industry or regulation, thus delivering more sustainable, interoperable capabilities. To that end, RUSI, ACT and NATO Defence Investment convened a seminar to explore ways NATO, industry and the nations can exploit industry's experience and anticipate new challenges.
Border Security 2012UK Border Security 2012 09:00, 14 Mar 2012, RUSI
Bringing together senior figures from across the public and private sectors, this year's RUSI Border Security Conference will examine the way that major changes will be implemented across the UK’s border security frameworks following the UK Border Agency’s Independent Chief Inspector’s investigation.
Dr Andrew SentanceEvent: Whitehall Dialogue - UK Economic Security and the Challenges of the ‘New Global Economy’ 15:45, 9 Mar 2012, RUSI
A presentation by Dr Andrew Sentance, Senior Economic Adviser, PricewaterhouseCoopers. In his presentation, Dr Sentance will review the changing global economic scene and discuss how the UK can stabilise and secure its economic livelihood in an increasingly volatile global economic environment.
Iran Discussion Panel ImageDiscussion Panel - Collision Course: Iran and the West 18:00, 8 Mar 2012, RUSI
Once again, the possibility of military intervention in Iran looms large as tensions increase among a concert of western countries over its nuclear activities and refusal to comply with UN Security Council resolutions. To seek answers and debate what should be done about the Iranian dilemma, this discussion panel gathers three prominent experts to assess Iran's actions and its intentions, and will lay out possible responses from the UK and the international community.
Edward LucasEvent: Deception: Spies, Lies and How Russia Dupes the West 13:00, 6 Mar 2012, RUSI
Edward Lucas, International Editor, The Economist, will discuss issues from east-west espionage during the cold-war to modern Russian spying.
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