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

2005 General Sir Michael Walker

2004 General Sir Michael Walker

2003 General Sir Michael Walker

2002 Admiral Sir Michael Boyce  

2001 Admiral Sir Michael Boyce  

2000 General Sir Charles Guthrie