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Britain’s Economic and Military Dividend from Supporting Ukraine Can Britain afford not to support Ukraine, risking a security environment with a triumphant Russia?

Can Britain afford not to support Ukraine, risking a security environment with a triumphant Russia? Major Laurence Thomson explores this question below.

RUSI Library Volunteer Days A chance for RUSI Members to visit our library at 61 Whitehall and help us organise our impressive collection.

📣Calling all volunteers! If you would like to volunteer in our beautiful library at 61 Whitehall, here is your chance. Multiple dates available below.

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Cyber Effects Fellowship Programme: Call for Applications The UK Cyber Effects Network is now accepting applications for the inaugural cohort of its Cyber Effects Fellowship Programme.

🚨 Applications now open for the UK Cyber Effects Network Fellowship Programme! Early-career professionals, don't miss this chance to deepen your knowledge of offensive cyber operations. Submit your application now. (Only open to NATO member citizens)

Recording: Westminster and the Disinformation Challenge RUSI NextGen and the Aspen Institute UK host a panel discussion on the spread of online misinformation and disinformation.

💫 Thank you to everyone who attended our event 'Westminster and the Disinformation Challenge' on Friday 12 September. @aspeninstitute.bsky.social

The event recording is now available on the RUSI website 👇

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The Department of War Makes America Look Weak The War Department was abolished for a reason. Bringing it back won't make America stronger.

The War Department was abolished for a reason. Bringing it back won’t make America stronger, writes Dr Walter Ladwig in the latest RUSI Commentary.

The NextGen Perspective on the Future of European Defence Join the NextGen Community for an in-depth discussion on the defence industry and the future of European security.

📢 October event alert! We are delighted to host this in-person event on Tuesday 7 October 2025. Join the NextGen Community for a discussion on the defence industry and the future of European security followed by a drinks reception.

Register now - spots are limited! my.rusi.org/events/the-n...

Happening now: What will Disruptive Tech Mean for the Future of Defence? @rusi.bsky.social @deloittedigi.bsky.social

Beyond the Hype: What will Disruptive Tech Mean for the Future of Defence? Join us for a panel discussion on AI & disruptive technologies in the military.

🚨 New event alert! We are looking forward to hosting our next event 'Beyond the Hype: What will Disruptive Tech Mean for the Future of Defence?' in partnership with Deloitte on Thursday 17 July at 1800. Registration is now open!

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Mohammad delved into the lesser-known side of peace building initiatives between Palestinians & Israelis. We would encourage anyone to inform themselves on the cross collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian civil society organisations.

Last Thursday, we were honoured to welcome Mohammad Asideh, Director of Advocacy at Project Rozana for a private roundtable discussion. We had an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with both RUSI NextGen and The Middle East Association members in attendance.

If you're new around here, find out more about our mission & vision, events, eligibility and other useful information on the RUSI website:

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Securing Our Future: The Role of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Security & Defence Join your fellow RUSI NextGen community members for a unique opportunity to hear from LGBTQ individuals reflecting on challenges in the security industry.

🚨 New event alert! Mark your calendars for 25 June.

In honour of #PrideMonth, we are delighted to host our next event “Securing Our Future: The Role of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Security & Defence” in partnership with The Lavender Group.

Register to attend here: my.rusi.org/events/secur...

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We were honoured to host H.E. Dr Husam Zomlot, Palestinian Head of Mission to the United Kingdom, on Thursday evening at the Royal United Services Institute @rusi.bsky.social in partnership with The Middle East Association.

Navigating the Future in the Palestinian Territories - Policy, Diplomacy and Regional Dynamics Join RUSI NextGen and the Middle East Association Young Professionals Group for a discussion on the current situation in the Middle East.

📢 There's still time to register for our event 'Navigating the Future in the Palestinian Territories: Policy, Diplomacy and Regional Dynamics' on Thursday 1 May at RUSI. We are delighted to co-organise this event with The Middle East Association.

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Last week we had the privilege of hosting a panel discussion with senior representatives from the ICRIR on the legacy of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The session was chaired by @rusi.bsky.social Senior Associate Fellow Professor Peter Neumann.

Photos by @jarlathkearney.bsky.social

Navigating the Future in the Palestinian Territories | LinkedIn Join RUSI NextGen and the Middle East Association Young Professionals Group for a discussion on the current situation in the Middle East.

📅 Join the NextGen community on Thursday 1 May in partnership with the Middle East Association Young Professionals Group for a thought provoking discussion on the future of the Palestinian territories and regional dynamics.

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📺In the latest RUSI Reflects, Dr Jack Watling provides his assessment of European security three years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and reflects on what can be realistically achieved with European airpower, given Russia's current threat trajectory: bit.ly/3DS79Q2

Paris, Pall Mall and a Code of Practice for Cyber Capabilities The proliferation of commercial cyber-intrusion has elevated concerns among states and non-governmental entities alike, and a second meeting of stakeholders is due to discuss the issue in early April ...

The Pall Mall Process, aimed at curbing the misuse of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities, is holding its second meeting in Paris. In our latest RUSI Commentary, a number of experts assess the effectiveness and expectations concerning the process.

RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025 Unlocking Advantage

📅Join us on 17 – 18 June for this year's Land Warfare Conference where we will explore how the land forces can increase their combat power by leverage new methods and capabilities to increase their lethality, enhance their survivability and regain manoeuvrability.

Navigating the Future in the Palestinian Territories - Policy, Diplomacy and Regional Dynamics Join RUSI NextGen and the Middle East Association Young Professionals Group for a discussion on the current situation in the Middle East.

📅 On Thursday 1 May, RUSI NextGen and the Middle East Association Young Professionals Group will host a fascinating discussion on the current situation in the Palestinian Territories.

Registration is now open!

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'The Unvarnished Truth': Tackling the Legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles Join the NextGen community for a thought-provoking discussion on facing the unresolved legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.

📅 Mark your calendars for Tuesday 1 April!
We are delighted to host a panel from The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) - the UK Government's independent public authority examining the legacy of the Troubles.
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The Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Today’s Geopolitical Environment With 2025 being the 25th Anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, International Women’s Day offers us an important milestone to consider the progress towards and away from the fundam...

With 2025 marking the 25th Anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, our latest commentary by @jwhite692.bsky.social, Isabella Vogel, and @balazsgyimesi.bsky.social uses #IWD25 to reflect on gender equality's progress in peace and security.

✨ In honour of #InternationalWomensDay, we hosted a wonderful speed networking style reception where our guests were invited to interact directly with our speakers.

For two hours, the RUSI library was buzzing with lively conversations about resilience, advocacy, leadership and much more.

⭐ Very much looking forward to our #InternationalWomensDay event tomorrow evening at 1700 at RUSI in partnership with Women International Security UK and Minorities in Peace & Security. We have a fantastic lineup of accomplished women!

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