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Members of enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group (eFP BG) Latvia participate in Exercise BEAVER PRIME, in the vicinity of Camp Adazi on August 22, 2020, to ensure all members of eFP BG Latvia are trained in the safe handling of Canadian (DM-21) anti-tank mines. Photo: enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Imagery Technician, Canadian Armed Forces photo 20200822RPAB0036D002 |
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THURSDAY
Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD)
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LGen (Ret'd) The Honourable Roméo Dallaire lived through the biblical horror of genocide in Rwanada in 1994. He understands the hell of war and offers solutions for lasting peace in his recent book “The Peace: A Warrior’s Journey." Join us for a free Zoom discussion with him on 9 May 2024, 1800 hrs MT when he discusses his revolutionary insights on conflict prevention, our shared humanity, solutions for lasting peace, and shed light on the crucial topic of mental wellness.
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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Vimy Award Call for Nominations 2024
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| Established in 1991, the Vimy Award recognizes a Canadian who has made significant, outstanding and enduring contribution to the defence and security of our nation and the preservation of our democratic values.‍ The award honours the bravery and sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers – comprising the four divisions of the Canadian Corps – who were victorious in the battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917.
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IN THE NEWS
Canada's new Arctic defence policy: Is it too little and too late? |
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1 May 2024 - Edmonton Journal
The Canadian government’s much anticipated defence policy update, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, finally acknowledges the growing threats in the Far North that many have long known and feared.
“The most urgent and important task we face is asserting Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic and northern regions, where the changing physical and geopolitical landscapes have created new threats and vulnerabilities to Canada and Canadians,” notes the new policy, Our North, Strong and Free, released April 8. This is a reversal from the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework, which, in 2019, claimed “Canada’s sovereignty over the region is longstanding, well-established and based on historic title, and founded in part on the presence of Inuit and First Nations since time immemorial.” >> Read full story
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IN THE NEWS
Pulling Punches: Iran's Failed Offensive Against Israel |
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15 April 2024 - RUSI
During the early hours of 14 April, Iran launched its biggest direct military offensive since the Iran–Iraq war, and its very first against the state of Israel. The strike was an almost complete military failure: Israel and its allies prevented more than 99% of all attacks, consisting of Shahed drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. The launch was detected immediately, and was predicted with Israeli and allied forces on high alert who had approximately two hours of response time before the drones reached Israeli airspace. The strike was then taken apart as it moved across the Middle East by members of the US-led Middle East Air Defence Alliance, which includes jets from the RAF, the Jordanian Air Forces, the US Air Force and many more. Most of the surviving munitions were then intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome defence system. At least five missiles did penetrate through these defences and struck targets in and around an air base in the Negev Desert. These five hits resulted in no casualties and caused next to no reported damage. >> Read full story
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EVENT
Veterans' Writing Workshop Information Session (Edmonton)
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War Stories Society's Veterans’ Writing Workshop is expanding to Edmonton in September 2024. Join for an Information Session, where facilitators will be available to answer your questions. Experienced and novice writers are equally welcome. Date: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Time: 1900 hrs MT
Location: Veterans Association Food Bank of Edmonton
(18504 - 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton).Â
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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 Saturday, 25 May 2024. 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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