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Wounded Warriors: Lessons from Ukraine
Wednesday 5th November
1730 arrival, 1800 – 1900 briefingExpert analysis about the journey undertaken by fighters who have juggled critical recovery, rehabilitation and potential redeployment to further war-fighting.
Free, in person event
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Resilience Debate: Is the UK ready for the next crisis?
Friday 14th November
1800 arrival, 1830 - 1930 sessionJoin students and alumni from over 15 UK universities. Be challenged and engage on this key question of our times.
Free, in-person event.
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The Situation Room
Monday 24th November
1730 arrival, 1800-1900 briefing
A new series of DSC hosted events that ask the hard questions on urgent issues. Starting with Russia’s violations of NATO airspace and associated hostile state behaviour.
Free, in-person event
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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