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Military Combat Camera members, including British, U.S. Army, Canadian, U.S. Air Force, and German, pose for a photo to show their patches during Operation Skyfall USA (OS-U) at Plantation Airpark, Sylvania,Georgia on April 11, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released) 160411-F-IF848-753 |
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9 May 2024
Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD)
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Join us for a free Zoom talk with LGen (Ret'd) The Honourable Roméo Dallaire on 9 May 2024, 1800 hrs MT. The former Canadian Senator will showcase his recent book The Peace: A Warrior's Journey. Register today to learn his revolutionary insights on conflict prevention, our shared humanity, and solutions for lasting peace. Lieutenant-General (Retired) The Honourable
Roméo Dallaire
OC, CMM, GOQ, MSC, CD
Thursday, 9 May 2024
1800hrs (Mountain) via Zoom All are welcome. Invite a guest. Registration required. |
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NEW BOOK
The Peace: A Warrior's Journey
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Prior to his talk with RAUSI on 9 May, dive into Roméo Dallaire's latest book, freshly released just last week. In The Peace: A Warrior's Journey, Dallaire offers a deeply personal exploration of war's complexities, drawing from his own life experiences. From his training in classic warfare during the Cold War era to his commanding role in the UN's peacekeeping mission in Rwanda in 1994, Dallaire provides poignant insights into the past, present, and future of conflict. Join us as we navigate the prism of Dallaire's life, gaining invaluable perspectives on the pursuit of peace in a world too often plagued by violence and turmoil.‍ >> View on Amazon
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IN THE NEWS
Canada to look at new submarines, and Trudeau doesn't rule out nuclear option |
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8 April 2024 - National Post
The Liberals’ new defence policy is promising to at least consider expanding and renewing Canada’s submarine fleet, and the prime minister is not ruling out that nuclear submarines could be part of that upgrade. The long-awaited defence policy review was released at Canadian Forces Base Trenton on Monday. It includes billions in new proposed spending that the government said would bring the country’s military budget closer to NATO target of two per cent of GDP, but it will still fall short. >> Read full storyÂ
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IN THE NEWS
Why Crimea Remains Key Strategic Black Sea Base for Russia After 80 Years |
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8 April 2024 - Sputnik News
On Monday, Russia marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Red Army's Crimean offensive against Nazi invaders during World War II. The operation to liberate the Crimea lasted from April 8, 1944 to May 12 of that year and ended with the total defeat of the 200,000-strong 17th German Army.‍ >> Read full story
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PUBLIC READING
imMORAL injury
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| Join for a special public reading of imMORAL injury at the West Village Theatre. This thrilling drama puts a modern twist on Sophocles' classic masterpiece, "Ajax," delving into themes of betrayal, suffering, and the aftermath of Military Sexual Trauma. Prepare to be taken on an emotional roller coaster as Ajax confronts betrayal from her superiors and comrades. It's a powerful exploration of the human condition you won't want to miss.
The event is free, but registration is required. >> Full Details and Registration‍ |
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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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