New #DefenceTalks episode with historian Prof. Peter Frankopan and my co-founder James Rogers and my co-host Paul Mason looking at what 2026 might bring to the world 🌍 and the challenges, risks and opportunities to seize for the 🇬🇧UK. Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage lnkd.in/dZ4wbERn

🚨 New episode of #DefenceTalks coming soon! 🎙️ @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social join @peterfrankopan.bsky.social, @ox.ac.uk, and @james-rogers.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Research), to discuss the biggest geopolitical threats to 🇬🇧 in 2026. @baesystems.com

We were delighted to host Maj. Gen Paul Tedman CBE, Commander UK Space Command, who discussed 'The Future of the Space 🚀 Domain: Securing National and Military Advantage' at our flagship #GeostrategyForum #Space #SpaceCommand @congeostrategy.bsky.social

It was a delight to co-host an event with the 🇦🇺 High Commission and welcome the Secretary of the Department of Defence of Australia Greg Moriarty AO. The Secretary discussed the 🇦🇺perspective on the Indo-Pacific security, #AUKUS and other security priorities for our countries.

The newest episode of #DefenceTalks is out! @paulmasonnews and I speak with ✈️ Richard Berthon, Director Future Combat Air, @DefenceHQ and ✈️ Herman Claesen, Managing Director, @BAESystemsplc and explore 🇬🇧 #FCAS, #GCAP and the future of flight capability. The newest episode is here: lnkd.in/dZ4wbERn

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 @starychsam.bsky.social and @paulmason.bsky.social sat down with: 🎙️ Richard Berthon, Director Future Combat Air, MoD 🎙️ Herman Claesen, Managing Director, Future Combat Air Systems, @baesystems.com to discuss delivering 6-gen flight capability for 🇬🇧 defence #DefenceTalks

We are hiring! We are looking for a Media Officer to join our growing team. 🗞️ Lead our media engagement 🤝 Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders 📽️ Produce audio-visual content Find out more and apply here: www.geostrategy.org.... #Hiring #ThinkTankJobs

Yesterday, we hosted a #SeaPowerSeries private breakfast! 🌊 We were pleased to welcome V. Adm. Mark Hammond, Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy, to discuss how security and prosperity at home is delivered at sea

‘🇬🇧’s maritime ambitions demand more than policy statements. They require political will, cross-government implementation and a shared vision,’ writes Prof. Basil Germond, Lancaster University, in Part 2 of a #Memorandum on the UK’s maritime strategy. #BritainsWorld

We were delighted to host The International Sea Power Conference 2025 on behalf of the #RoyalNavy - an event generating new maritime thinking vision, and solutions to #lead, #fight and #win. The First Sea Lord’s keynote: lnkd.in/e-73zZYj 🌊 @congeostrategy.bsky.social

On behalf of the #RoyalNavy, we are excited to organise the International Sea Power Conference 2025! ▶️ @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), is at BT Headquarters in Aldgate to discuss what to expect at the conference 🔗 www.geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-co... #ISPC2025

Today we were honoured to host a #SeaPowerSeries🌊 event with R. Adm. Grabbe, Commander Submarines #NATO and Deputy Chief of Staff, Submarines, #MARCOM. The session focused on the undersea environment and how we can enhance #maritime security in the North Atlantic. @congeostrategy.bsky.social

This morning at #WhitehallBriefings series, we were delighted to host Ollie Hamilton - Deputy Director for #Strategy at the #National Security Secretariat, Cabinet Office. Mr Hamilton discussed the #delivery of the recently published #NationalSecurityStrategy2025 @congeostrategy.bsky.social

It was an honour to welcome The Rt Lord Robertson, who launched our newest paper on #CollectiveDefence: The Strategic #Defence Review and #Capability Gaps in a Changing #NATO earlier this week. #StrategicAdvantageCell @congeostrategy.bsky.social

🚨 New #DefenceTalks episode 🚨 @msalexbaker.bsky.social joins @starychsam.bsky.social and @paulmason.bsky.social to unpack the contribution of defence to local communities and spreading #socialvalue across the whole of 🇬🇧 ▶️ Tune in now 👇

Last week, my Co-Founder James Rogers and I visited Estonia to better understand and discuss key #security challenges and issues on the Eastern flank of #NATO, as well as across the globe with the leading experts from ICDS think tank, 🇪🇪 Ministry of Defence, Parliament and other institutions.

🚨 How are #AI, #quantum & #autonomy changing defence? 🎙️ Dr Paul Hollinshead OBE, #dstl, and Finbar O’Keeffe, @baesystems.com, join @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social in a new #DefenceTalks out next week! 🔗 www.britainsworld.or...

💭 ‘The #PFF in Tokyo reinforced the message of #CSG2025 by providing a diplomatic and intellectual platform to foster closer links with Britain’s 🇯🇵 friends and other nations,’ says @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy) #BigAsk #BritainsWorld

🚨 Our Co-founders, @james-rogers.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social, along with @johnhemmings.bsky.social, our Deputy Director, were happy to participate in the #PacificFutureForum on board HMS Prince of Wales in Tokyo last week! #PFF2025 #IndoPacific

Earlier today, I was absolutely delighted to chair the main #AUKUS panel at #DSEI2025 entitled together with Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS Sir Stephen Lovegrove and the 🇦🇺 High Commissioner to the UK The Hon Stephen Smith. #DSEI2025 @congeostrategy.bsky.social

Yesterday, we were absolutely delighted to welcome Minister for Defence Lord Coaker to address our flagship #GeostrategyForum. Lord Coaker spoke about the importance of #defence #diplomacy and our #international #partnerships🇬🇧 @congeostrategy.bsky.social

I was delighted to attend the #PFF in Tokyo last week. It was wonderful to see how warmly the 🇬🇧 Carrier Strike Group 2025 and HMS Prince of Wales were welcomed in 🇯🇵 and join and actively contribute to the important discussions on our shared prosperity and security. @congeostrategy.bsky.social

🚨 What can you expect from #DSEI2025? 🚨 AVM (rtd.) Gary Waterfall, Senior Military Adviser, #DSEI, sets out this year’s theme: ‘Preparing the Future Force’ 🎧 Watch now: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/equipping-... @paulmason.bsky.social @starychsam.bsky.social

🚨 New episode of #DefenceTalks coming soon! 🎙️ Equipping defence for the future: Acquisition and exports Join Andy Start, National Armaments Director, and AVM (Rtd.) Gary Waterfall, #DSEI, with @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social 🔗 Subscribe: www.britainsworld.org.u#DefenceTalks#DSEIsubscribe

🚨 Financing and investment: Strengthening UK defence and security 🚨 🗣️ Rob Murray, CEO, Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, and Aimie Stone, Chief Economist, ADS Group UK join @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social @baesystems.com #DefenceTalks

We heard opening speeches from: 🗣️ Matthew Palmer, 🇺🇸 Embassy in London 🗣️ @starychsam.bsky.social , our Co-founder (Strategy) 🗣️ Paul Livingston, Lockheed Martin 🗣️ @lukepollard.bsky.social, Minister for the Armed Forces 🗣️ Dame Karen Pierce, 🇬🇧 Special Envoy to the Western Balkans

‘We need to make the case to the wider public, in order that the Treasury understands the necessity to fund defence’ 🎙️ Kevin Craven, CEO, ADS Group, on #DefenceTalks hosted by @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4442bK4 @baesystems.com

We are looking forward to hosting Admiral Pierre Vandier, NATO SACT, next week for the exclusive launch of his new book ‘Deterrence in the Third Nuclear Age’ Find out more 👇 www.geostrategy.org.uk/event/deterr...

Yesterday, @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), moderated a panel at #LDC2025 🗣️ Joined by @mephenke.bsky.social#LDC2025 Dr Eyal Hulata, David Omand, and Wyn Bowen the discussion focused on new nuclear proliferation and how systems and doctrine might evolve if key alliances break down

What are the implications of dual-use technology for the future of defence? 🎙️Lt. Col. Dan Sawyers, Head of jHub, UK Strategic Command, speaks to @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), on #DefenceTalks Watch the full episode 👇 bit.ly/4m5DXWT @baesystems.com

There’s just 2️⃣ weeks to go until the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2025! Prof. Alessio Patalano, @warstudieskcl.bsky.social and our Associate Fellow, introduces the Future Maritime Leaders’ Simulation 💡 Find out more 👇 www.geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-co... #SPC2025 #FMLS2025

As HMS Prince of Wales sets off today for the UK carrier strike group deployment, wouldn't you like an explainer on the what and the why of Operation HIGHMAST? Well, you're in luck - I wrote you one. www.thebroadside.org.uk/p/04-2025-op...

The air wing embarked on HMS Prince of Wales will grow significantly during the deployment, heres what we know. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/a-briefing-o...

Yesterday, we hosted the first Maritime Leaders' Programme event at The Army and Navy Club! ⚓ We were delighted to be joined by @c21st-sailor.bsky.social, Associate Director, #SeaPowerLaboratory, Baroness Stuart, @houseoflords.parliament.uk, and James Waller, @houseofcommons.parliament.uk

How can we engage young people on defence issues? 🎙️ Dr Hillary Briffa, Senior Lecturer, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, speaks to @starychsam.bsky.social and @paulmason.bsky.social on #DefenceTalks Watch the full episode 👇 www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/perception... @baesystems.com

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The Council on Geostrategy is delighted to be hosting the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2025! ⚓ @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), is at Lancaster House to provide an overview of the conference Find out more 👇 www.geostrategy.org.uk/first-sea-lo... #SPC2025 #RoyalNavy