Whitehall Dialogues

Whitehall Dialogues are invitation-only events bringing together experts from all sectors to discuss specific issues of defence and security.

RUSImotif The Whitehall Dialogue forum focuses on contemporary issues of defence and international and national security. It addresses topics of current importance to industry, the military, academia and government.

Each meeting begins with opening remarks from an official or other expert thoroughly versed in the topic being considered. A discussion then follows.

Attendance at Whitehall Dialogue meetings is by specific invitation only. The meetings bring together industry, diplomatic members, academics, some City firms, and Government Departments. Corporate Level Two Members of the Institute are routinely invited to all the meetings of the Whitehall Dialogue and to lunches before these meetings, as well as lectures and lunchtime discussion panels and other events.

Future Whitehall Dialogues

For corporate membership, please visit http://www.rusi.org/membership/

Co-ordinating UK Defence and Overseas Policy
14 September 2007

Recruitment and Retention in the Armed Forces
31 October 2007

Media and War: Shaping Public Opinion
31 January 2008

The Butler Report: Implications for Public Administration
11 March 2008

Russia: A Global Player and Partner?
30 April 2008

Policing the Metropolis: Current Challenges
21 May 2008

Past Whitehall Dialogues

A selection of our past events are listed here. For more, please visit the RUSI events page.

How Effective is the House of Commons Defence Committee?
Rt Hon James Arbuthnot MP

The Future of NATO
Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope

Addressing Contemporary Security Threats: What Role of HM Revenue and Customs?
Martin Peach

What Kind of Public Diplomacy Do We Need in Today's World?
Director of Strategy and Information, FCO

Combating Serious Organised Crime
Bill Hughes