Young NATO Workshop
Mar
20

Young NATO Workshop

Meet the visiting delegation from Young NATO and workshop some of the key issues facing the alliance, its member countries and our wider security challenges. Cash bar from 1700 with plenty of time to network. Formal workshop session commencing 1800 until 1915. An “off the record” robust examination of the geopolitical pressure points that are impacting on member countries and their populations in the context of grey zone warfare, hostile state sabotage and global social movements.

Free to attend.

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Reconstructing Ukraine: resilience matters.
Apr
1

Reconstructing Ukraine: resilience matters.

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.

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German Delegation to Whitehall and the DSC
Apr
17

German Delegation to Whitehall and the DSC

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. Timings may adjust. Hold the date.

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Strategic simulation: defending the Baltics
May
11

Strategic simulation: defending the Baltics

A free two part session: join us at 1630 to wargame an attack on the Baltics and/or join us at 1800 to discuss the lessons to be identified from both strategic simulation and how this actual risk scenario played out. Meet the designer and challenge the assumptions. You can maybe also answer the question: can NATO hold? Cash bar and plenty of hard hitting dialogue.

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Mobilising Generation Z: people, capital and technology
Mar
9

Mobilising Generation Z: people, capital and technology

A fireside chat with Colonel Gloria Berlanga from the Rhode Island National Guard - engineer, project manager and advocate for industry/government collaboration. A career officer’s insights about the motivations, perspectives and hurdles facing Generation Z.

Free to attend.

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Relaunching the Keynes Society - meeting current security and economic challenges by looking at the arch pragmatist
Feb
20

Relaunching the Keynes Society - meeting current security and economic challenges by looking at the arch pragmatist

Join alumni and friends from Cambridge University as the Keynes Society is relaunched at a time of global insecurity, geopolitical rivalry and anti-democratic movements. An opportunity to consider the contribution of John Maynard Keynes to shaping the post 1945 world; mathematician, economist and public policy advocate. 1730 Arrival / Cash Bar. 1830-1930 launch event. RSVP to Noel Hadjimichael on +44 7599 890 134 or chair@defencesecuritycircle.org

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Breakfast Briefing on Resilience
Feb
5

Breakfast Briefing on Resilience

An invitation only event held in conjunction with the Institute for Strategic Risk Management at the National Liberal Club Whitehall London. Guest speaker Rosehanna Chowdhury, CEO UK Resilience Academy. Free event - apply to attend. Email chair@defencesecuritycircle.org

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Boots, drones and bots - from grey zone to total war
Jan
28

Boots, drones and bots - from grey zone to total war

Join practitioners, serving personnel and key stakeholders at an all day conference with speakers drawn from think tanks, media, NATO, Chatham House and the military. Bringing the essential learning, insights and perspectives from the conflict/war fighting environments of 2025 to a wider audience. Looking towards lessons to be respected and strategies to be implemented.

Cost: Zero to £20 per registered attendee - see Eventbrite link on DSC homepage

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