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The Royal Alberta United Services Institute pays tribute to the brave men and women who served our great nation with unwavering courage and dedication. We honor the sacrifices made by our veterans and those currently in service, as we remember the solemn duty they have undertaken to protect our freedom and values. Let us never forget the sacrifices made and the profound impact of their service on our lives. Lest we forget.‍ |
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Dear Visitor, Welcome to the November 2023 issue of our monthly e-newsletter -Â Dispatches. In this Issue: |
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Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD) |
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‍Consider a security crisis. Any crisis, anywhere in the world. Journalist and political advisor Sarah Chayes will connect the dots between corruption and its pivotal role in driving security crises, wherever they may occur. Join us for this exploration of the structure of corrupt networks and the far-reaching implications of their practices. Thursday, 22 February 2024
1800hrs (Mountain)
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IN THE NEWSThe Israel-Hamas war benefits Russia, but so would playing peacemaker
30 October 2023 | Anna Matveeva, King's College London
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Photo: credit: The Conversation Canada‍ |
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The recent official visit to Moscow by representatives from Hamas and Iran was roundly condemned by Israel. A spokesperson for Israel’s foreign ministry called the visit an “obscene step that gives support to terrorism and legitimises the atrocities of Hamas terrorists”.
The Hamas delegation was led by Mousa Abu Marzook, a founder and political leader of the militant group. Iran was represented by deputy foreign minister, Ali Bagheri, who was received by his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Galuzin.
Despite Russia’s involvement in a war in Ukraine that many still fear could engulf Europe, the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has repeatedly warned that the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza could escalate into a regional war. ‍ | |
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IN THE NEWSUS and Arab partners disagree on the need for a cease-fire as Israeli airstrikes kill more civilians
4 November 2023 | AP News
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The United States and Arab partners disagreed Saturday on the need for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as Israeli military strikes killed civilians at a U.N. shelter and a hospital, and Israel said the besieged enclave’s Hamas rulers were “encountering the full force” of its troops. |
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Public Reading - War Stories Society
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War Stories Society presents authors reading from the recently published Canadian military anthology, A Mile in Their Boots, as well as new stories from the current Veterans' Writing Workshop. Experience the challenges and rewards of military life, how some storytellers protect themselves from the trauma of combat, the depth of the bonds that they share with their fellow soldiers, and how the experience of war forever changes the way in which each of them looks at the world.
Q&A with the authors to follow. Event is free but registration is required. |
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Membership is now $10.00/year for full membership benefits. | |
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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 Thursday, 23 November 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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