Highlights

Since its foundation in 1832, RUSI has attracted world statesmen and the leading policymakers to speak at its podium.

 

Pervez Musharraf
The Pakistani President delivers a frank assessment of Pakistan's domestic and regional challenges.
25 January 2008

Gordon Brown
Prime Minister delivers key policy perspectives on UK national security.
13 February 2006

Tony Blair
Former British Prime Minister

11 Jan 2007

George W. Bush
US President
27 November 2003

Paul Kagame
President of Rwanda
18 September 2006

Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
NATO Secretary General
18 November 2004

Defence Secretary Des Browne
19 September 2006 

RUSI Annual Chief of the Defence Staff Lectures

Chiefs of Defence Staff

The Chief of the Defence Staff Lectures have become a fixture in the UK defence calendar. Held annually at RUSI, they afford Britain's senior-most officer an opportunity to take stock of issues affecting Britain's armed forces.

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