The first National Intelligence History Conference, organised by GCHQ and Bletchley Park takes place in November. We are inviting submissions on the theme 'People in Intelligence' - deadline 24 May

For more information visit; bletchleypark.org.uk/nihc/

Want to catch up with all that has happened in #maritimematters this week? Listen to my new podcast with Jennifer Parker

We discuss the 🇦🇺 National Defence Strategy, events in the Middle East, and some new tech annoucements

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The TCS London Marathon is on Sunday, 21st April, and there is still time to support Susan Lyle, mum of Arthur, who is a resident at The Meath Epilepsy Charity.

Let's help her surpass her fundraising goal by clicking on the link to donate bit.ly/4ddzZXY

Apr 20, 1954: SecState to US Representative at the United Nations (Lodge), 'Dear Cabot: I have your letter of April 14. In some matters, it is necessary to choose between publicity and the possibility...' history.state.gov/historicaldocu…

⚛We are now accepting proposals for presentations at the UK Project on Nuclear Issues 2024 Annual Conference which will be held in person at RUSI’s headquarters in London on 10 September.

Visit our website to find out more about how you can join us!
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Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline (from The Associated Press) apnews.com/article/81e991…

Five years ago, when we made our film ‘Russia: The Empire Strikes Back’, we were told “Russia’s idea is to be the grand spoiler in the world.” Who knew then what 2022 would bring. Camera Matthew Goddard Producer Will Vernon

Happy Record Store Day Record Store Day UK to all who celebrate 🎉

This is great news. Baiba Braže is a stalwart supporter of Ukraine & a very good friend of the UK . Many congratulations!

Research Associate
Salary: £43,205 to £50,585 per annum, including LWA
Closes: 2nd May 2024
Apply:
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Defence Studies KCL National Army Museum War Studies Security Studies King's History Digital Humanities 🐘 @[email protected] King's SSPP Sir Michael Howard Second World War Research Group The National Archives Commonwealth War Graves Jonathan Fennell Niall Barr

In Foreign Policy, Bruce Hoffman and I reflect on lessons learned five years after white supremacist terrorist attacks at Christchurch and Poway (and 29 years after OKC)—arguing that we remain insufficiently prepared to counter far-right terrorism. foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/18/far…

If all the words that were said in the last years here in Brussels about common defence, could be changed into bullets and rocket launchers, Europe would have become the strongest power in the world. And the safest place.

The Entente Cordiale: bad history but good politics | T.G. Otte

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Life Fellow Christopher Andrew, historian of MI5, has just published a new book, 'The Spy Who came in from the Circus' about the mysterious career of Corpus alumnus Cyril Bertram Mills (m.1955). /1

Are you reading #FRUS #NSP but don’t know where to start? Check out this write up by GWU’s National Security Archive:

nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/…

We've raised an incredible £25,000 from our Crowdfund appeal to endow the Liz Cooke Fellowship in History, halfway towards our goal! 🌟 Help us reach our target of £50,000 and make your gift here: supportsomerville.com/campaigns/hono…

📢Post-Doc Opportunity!

Come work with me, Niall Barr, National Army Museum, King's Digital Lab (@[email protected]) & Security Studies on a pilot of the WW2 Forces Record Project. Deadline 2 May; 8 month post from Jul'24.

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The National Archives Commonwealth War Graves Defence Studies KCL War Studies Second World War Research Group Defence Academy

'As influencers showcase their money-making abilities, they also become attractive assets for criminal groups seeking to exploit the sector for their own benefit', writes Arzu Abbasova in today's #RUSICommentary .
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In the latest #RUSIJournal article, James L Regens examines the implications of extreme weather risk in a changing climate for military operations.
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Several jobs at Leeds including Lecturer in International Security (Regional Expertise) at University of Leeds jobs.ac.uk/job/DHE527/lec…