Programme of events
Situated in Whitehall and within walking distance of all the major government departments, the Institute is ideally placed to attract high-quality speakers and participants at its events. These vary in size and format from set piece lectures to conferences, seminars, round table meetings and workshops.
Event: UK-Japan Defence and Security Cooperation: Past and Future
16:00, 25 Jul 2008, RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
In commemoration of 150 Years of Anglo-Japanese Relations and 90 years since Japanese naval operations supported allied vessels, RUSI, the Japan Society and the Japanese Embassy would like to invite you to UK-Japan Defence and Security Cooperation: Past and Future
Event: Members’ Lecture: An Address by The Rt. Hon. Lord Owen CH
13:00, 2 Sep 2008, RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
Long fascinated with the inter-relationship between politics and medicine, Lord Owen will use his deep knowledge of both to look in detail at illness in heads of government.
Climate Change: Preparing for the New Security Environment
09:00, 3 Sep 2008, RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
The potential for climate change to reshape security landscapes is an issue which is rapidly rising on the world political agenda. Military roles and force structures must adapt to these changes, however incorporating climate effects into planning and operations, and generating momentum for institutional change in the face of this new security environment remain significant challenges.
The Role of the Media in Emergencies
08:30, 11 Sep 2008, RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
This workshop will examine the role the media has played, and can play, in emergencies. It will explore best practice for engaging with the media and give examples both of good practice employed in previous events and those from which lessons can be learned for the future.
Conference: Military Space for Defence and Security
09:00, 16 - 17 Sep 2008, RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
£100 early bird discount before 31st July. The reliance of defence and security forces on space is often little understood. This conference will analyse the developing strategic role of space assets in the UK, US, Australia, Canada and Europe.
Conference: C4ISTAR 2008
09:00, 2 - 3 Oct 2008, Brighton Hilton, 106-121 Kings Road, Brighton
Registrations are now being accepted for the forthcoming C4ISTAR 2008.
Bookings made before 31st July receive a preferential rate.
Conference: International Terrorism Conference 2008
09:00, 2 - 3 Oct 2008, RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
The conference brings together leading academics, senior practitioners and policy-makers to analyse failure and success in the intelligence, military, policing, social and diplomatic struggle against terrorism, asking “where do we go from here?” It will provide a secure and high-level forum to facilitate constructive debate between those who inform, formulate and implement counter-terrorism strategies.
UK Resilience 2008: Contributions to Resilience
08:15, 8 - 9 Oct 2008, RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
This event will be of critical value to anybody with an interest in understanding what the future resilience of the UK will require, and what their or their organisation’s contributions to resilience will entail.
Event: Whitehall Dialogue: Securing the UK Border
12:45, 6 Nov 2008, RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
Presentation by Brodie Clark, Head of Border Force, UK Border Agency on the various border control and border force developments underway to establish a more secure UK border.