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Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from the 2nd and 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, instruct members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on trench warfare during Operation UNIFIER on May 16, 2023, in the United Kingdom. Photo: Master Sailor Valerie LeClair, Canadian Armed Forces photo *Image has been digitally altered due to operational security. |
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Dear Visitor, Welcome to the July 2023 issue of our monthly e-newsletter - Dispatches. In this Issue: |
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Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD)
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The Story the Kremlin tried to cover up forever and the White House fears to reveal Canadian television journalist and author Arthur Kent delves into the continuing investigation of the Murder In Room 117 — the 1979 assassination of U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Adolph Dubs, considered to be the ignition point in America's longest war. Get a sneak peek into the official reopening of the cold case, as even now, the case is before the federal court in Washington, D.C. to recover the original records in the case. Solving the Cold War's
Most Mysterious Cold Case
Arthur Kent, Canadian television journalist/author
Tuesday, 19 September 2023
1900hrs (Mountain) via Zoom All are welcome. Invite a guest. Registration required. |
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VIDEOS
War and Warfare in Ukraine
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The video recording of the remarkable presentation delivered by MGen Chip Chapman, CB (Ret'd) is now available on YouTube. This captivating session, held just 24 hours prior to the noteworthy events involving Yevgeny Prigozhin in Moscow, promises to provide valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions.
Whether you missed the live presentation or simply wish to relive the compelling moments, visit our YouTube channel to access the video.
We extend our sincere gratitude to MGen Chapman for his outstanding contribution to this event, and we are thrilled to make this valuable resource available to all.
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RAUSI TAKES NOTE
Potential Implications of Attempted Coup
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Reportedly, Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, is now domiciled in Belarus at the invitation of President Lukashenko, whose own tenure as President is problematic, while the main body of Wagner Group's soldiers is being given the option to join Russia's formal military establishment. Possible deductions follow. | |
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IN THE NEWS
Why Ukraine Has Been Unable to Capitalize on the Wagner Group Rebellion
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Alexander Hill, Professor of Military History, University of Calgary After months of speculation about when it would begin and what its aims would be, Ukraine’s much-anticipated counteroffensive started in early June.
It took Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy some days to acknowledge on June 10 that the counteroffensive had actually begun, although it was clear from Russian media that its initial phase had started days before.
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DEFIANCE features Ukrainian-Canadian artist Taras Polataiko, whose critique of cultural representation is in reaction to political instability attributed to the historic and current Russian aggression in Ukraine. Through video, painting, sculpture, photography and text, Polataiko revisits the ubiquity of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict associated with land, language, migration, independence, historical revisioning and cultural genocide. Find out more...
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HMCS Calgary: Barn Burner
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Help the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee kick off Stampede as they welcome back the Commanding Officer and 80 members of the Crew of HMCS Calgary. Reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket today. Proceeds from this event go to the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society and Trellis Society.
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Your support is important as we evolve ways of presenting relevant content to members, and opportunities to connect. Show your support and join or renew today! Memberships run 1 January - 31 December each year. In accordance with the Institute’s Bylaws, renewal payments must be received by 31 January of the membership year for accounts to remain in good standing.
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Membership is now $10.00/year for full membership benefits. | |
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Look for the next RAUSI Dispatches in your mailbox Tuesday, 1 August 2023. All members are welcome to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Tuesday, 25 July 2023. Questions or submissions? Write to admin@rausi.ca. We are excited to keep you informed about RAUSI and our upcoming events and news. If you ever find that this e-newsletter is not for you, simply click on the link at the bottom of this newsletter to unsubscribe. |
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RAUSI is a Canadian-based forum for global civilians, humanitarian, military and international police communities to present original thoughts on trending issues, in their formative stages, as they relate to global security and defence. Formed in 1920 as a think tank, RAUSI later evolved into a service organization for veterans in the decades following the World Wars. In this new era, RAUSI has evolved back into a think tank, publishing original content, curating extant articles, and sponsoring speaker’s symposia which amplify cross-disciplined models of 21st century security and defence. |
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