DSF Events in 2023

DINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday March 30th, 2023 – Understanding Putin’s Mindset

Understanding the President Putin’s mindset and that of the Kremlin. Mr Valery Morozov is a Russian businessman granted political asylum in the UK after personally clashing with President Putin and Dmitri Medvedev over a major corruption scandal. Today he is a regular commentator and analyst on Russia.

Speaker: Dr. Valery Morozov.
Venue: 21 Cloudesley Street, London N1 0HX
Time: 7 for 7.30 pm.
Dress Code: Black tie.
Ticket: £75 pp.
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Thursday April 20th, 2023 – How do we Co-Exist with China?

How do we Co-Exist with China?

Will their charm offensive work? In association
with Asia Scotland Institute.

Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles , former ambassador, Chairman China-Britain Business Council and Group Head Public Affairs, HSBC will moderate and give a perspective on managing UK-China relationships. He will be joined by Professor Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau Institute, Kings College, London, who will explore how to navigate relations with China today.

Speakers: Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, KCMG, LVO;
Professor Kerry Brown; and Dr. Roddy Gow, Founder and Chairman, Asia Scotland Institute.

Venue: Army and Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, St James’s, SW1 5JN
Time: 7 for 7.30 pm.
Dress Code: Black tie.
Ticket: £95 pp.

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Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 – How is Ukraine weathering the storm?

On the ground first hand reports. What next for the allies? Is Moldova the next in line?

Speakers: General Sir Nick Parker, KCB, CBE, former commander Land Forces, and today chairman of Re-Act, a disaster response charity rescuing people on the ground.He is also today working in Turkey.

Mr. Justin Crump, CEO, Sibylline, military veteran, specialist in on the ground intelligence with a large network in Ukraine.

Mr. Mike Longstaff, OBE, CEO, Audere Ineternational Kiev Report

Dinner: Army and Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, St James’s, SW1 5JN
Time: 7 for 7.30 pm.
Dress Code: Black tie.
Ticket: £95 pp.
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Wednesday, 14th June 2023 – Britain’s Role in the World

The DSF will be joined by Rt. Hon. Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, KT, GCMG, PC; former Secretary General NATO, and Former UK Secretary of State for Defence to discuss, ‘Britain’s Role in the World.’

Moderated by Rt. Hon. Sir Malcolm Rifkind, KCMG, KC; former UK Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary.