http://rusi.org/ web@rusi.org en-us Copyright 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48C903357C75E/ The Royal United Services Institute is delighted to announce a forthcoming series of lunch-time presentations entitled ‘Frontline Insights’ at which unit commanders from recent operational deployments will share aspects of their personal experience of modern conflict. 13 Oct 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48E3595A88289/ The consequences of the Russian-Georgian war now confront the West with a difficult choice: either opt for “partnership” with Russia at the expense of the sovereignty of some countries, or refuse to do so, and pay the price for what Moscow sees as “meddling” in its sphere of “influence”. This is the one choice that the West has tried to avoid making over the last two decades. But it is a fateful decision which can no longer be avoided. 14 Oct 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48EDD9A572226/ As NATO heads towards its sixtieth anniversary, the Alliance remains involved in Afghanistan, one of the most challenging stabilisation missions in its history. Furthermore, it also continues to transform itself, in order to meet the complex security environment of the 21st century, and embrace a continent which is no longer divided by ideology or spheres of influence. All of these are daunting challenges but, if NATO has proved anything over the course of its existence, it is that the organisation remains resilient and adaptable. 20 Oct 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48C7BB697BF06/ The Horn of Africa was, and continues to be, Africa’s most tumultuous region. Although the disparate counties which make up the Horn of Africa community have made enormous strides in terms of development and investment, it is, for better or worse, the conflicts in the Horn of Africa which have focused international attention on the area. 23 Oct 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48E1FBEB9A853/ Lord Malloch-Brown, Minister of State, UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will give the keynote lecture at this panel discussion, held in association with the United Nations Association of the UK. 30 Oct 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E481885CE4F1C8/ 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. 6 Nov 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E4890537A6E54B/ Postponed to March 2009, date to be confirmed. This two-day RUSI conference – the latest in RUSI’s series of annual Acquisition Symposia – is deliberately timed to take place immediately after the US Elections, but in good time to inform the incoming Administration and Congress as the new US Government prepares a refreshed vision for acquisition. 11 Nov 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48BFCFB152D1F/ A presentation by Sebastian Cox, Head of the Air Historical Branch (RAF), UK Ministry of Defence, on the RAF’s contribution to the 1991 Gulf campaign. 14 Nov 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48B413940D131/ Two short lectures by James Holland, writer and historian, exploring key aspects of the Italian Campaign, most prominently the strategic controversies and sheer awfulness of the war there for those concerned. 21 Nov 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48EC99B66F8E2/ Presentation by Richard Paniguian, Head of the UK Trade & Investment Defence & Security Organisation on the key features of the defence and security export market and the UK’s global position over the last ten years and the factors that are likely to influence the future market. 25 Nov 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48CC425602C96/ The aim of this conference is to establish the nature of the United Kingdom’s actual military strategy, as opposed to the broadly stated defence policy, and to examine how this strategy can be effectively delivered. 27 Nov 2008 http://rusi.org/events/rss/ref:E48D3D436E25B1/ Preparing for emergencies and managing the emergency when it happens is a multi-staged process, with each stage being vital to the success of the operation. The ability to make effective emergency plans is dependent on realistic and relevant training. All the responder agencies need to know what resources are available, how these resources can be integrated and consolidated, and how their organisations will work together on the day. 11 Dec 2008