Upcoming events

  • Young NATO delegation - workshopping the immediate future

    Friday 20 March

    1700 arrival, 1800-1915 workshop

    Join young delegates from across the NATO community of allies to discuss the big issues for 2026, the challenges their generation fear and the pathway to solutions.

    A bold and robust opportunity to investigate and assess the perspective of young professionals.

    NATO remains the bedrock alliance partnership essential to the UK’s sovereignty and safety.

    Cash bar from 1730

    Free, in-person event

  • German Delegation visiting London and the DSC Whitehall

    Friday 17 April

    Afternoon dialogue session, panel discussion with drinks reception.

    Promoting the steadfast relationship between the United Kingdom and Germany in the key sectors of defence collaboration, strategic diplomacy, military science innovation and civil society resilience.

    A non-political and non-partisan collaborative environment to listen to key speakers, gain fresh insights and establish new contacts.

    Opportunity to dine at the NLC.

    More details to come. Hold the date.

  • Reconstructing Ukraine - resilience matters

    Wednesday 1 April

    1730 arrivals/cash bar, 1800-1900 panel

    Defending Democracy: Disinformation, Russia, and the Battle for UK Public Opinion.

    Join a conversation about the reconstruction challenges facing Ukraine.

    What is the road map for this and how will resilience factors play a role.

    Free event (cash bar at 1730 and discussion from 1800).

    Panel discussion with Dr Olha Mukha, Steven Lacey and Thomas Brayford.

Our purpose:

Mission

At the Defence & Strategy Circle, our mission is to shape strategic thinking and policy at the nexus of defence and national security. We connect insight with influence — translating rigorous analysis into actionable solutions for an increasingly contested world.

Defence

We explore the evolving character of warfare — from force posture and capability development to emerging technologies and deterrence strategy — to ensure nations remain ready, resilient, and responsibly armed.

Security

We engage with the grand challenges facing open societies, from geopolitical competition and grey-zone threats to homeland resilience and strategic statecraft, ultimately supporting the stakeholders that protect and uphold them.

Our values

We believe in strategic dialogue and candid conversations in the national interest. Our community is grounded in a commitment to informed, robust analysis — valuing rigour over rhetoric, and insight over ideology. Our endeavours reflect an unshakeable commitment to the national interest. We are a trusted space where ideas are tested, futures are forecast, and security is taken seriously.

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