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The Defence and Security Forum was founded by Lady Olga Maitland in 1983. It was originally a campaigning organisation known as Families for Defence launched to challenge the anti-nuclear protest movements such as CND. Families for Defence’s remit was to promote the NATO case for multilateral nuclear disarmament. In the course of doing so the purpose was to focus on the importance of a proper provision for the defence of the United Kingdom.


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Forthcoming Events Recent Events

9th May 2013
Prof. Akiko Yamanaka

Inside Japan Today

Professor Akiko Yamanaka, former member of the Diet, and Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Koizumi. She will bring fresh insights on Japan’s new government, its role in the region and relations with China, North and South Korea, with a particular analysis on security issues.
26th June 2013
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ALGERIA TODAY – Post-Islamist attack on In Amenas gas plant in January.
 
Algeria hit the headlines when 37 people died in the attack on the In Amenas site – 5 of whom were from BP.

Balance the shocking events with the fact that Algeria is the richest and most stable country in the whole of North Africa. British relations have never been closer or more productive for British business.

An assessment will be made on both security implications with fragile neighbours – and alongside that the opportunities for British businesses to flourish.


25th April 2013

Turkey's Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Hom. Murat Mercan.
Turkey's Energy Vision

Turkey’s Deputy Minister Of Energy And Natural Resources, Hon. Murat Mercan


Mercan will outline Turkey’s energy vision as it continues to strengthen its role as a regional energy centre, maintaining the flow of energy from East to West. He will tell of plans to fully liberalize its energy market; to meet national demands.


23rd April 2013 Dr. Gerard Lyons Speaking atht World Economic Forum
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Inside China Today – The Global Impact

Dr Gerard Lyons, former Chief Economist, Standard Chartered Bank and currently Chief Economic Advisor To The Mayor Of London, Boris Johnson will lift the lid on a country which is having a major Energy Club impact all over the world.

10th April 2013
Brigadier Ben Barry, OBE.
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Syria: Examining Foreign Intervention In The Battle for Control

Brigadier Ben Barry, OBE, Senior Fellow Land Warfare, IISS, International Institute for Strategic Studies will make a military assessment on where the conflict is moving.






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Delegates enjoying the debate. Lady Olga Maitland chatting to a delegate. Cordingley






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