Talk

Current Defence and Security Challenges for NATO

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Location:
Royal Hospital Chelsea (Wren Chapel)

Date & time:
Thursday 26 Sep 2024, 1.30pm

Price:
£20.00

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw discusses the need for hybrid deterrence and high-readiness forces capable of operating among the people in today’s world.

About the event

As Russia, China, Iran and North Korea strengthen their mutual interdependency in the growing global competition between democracy and autocracy, General Bradshaw will discuss the importance of credible, collective, hybrid deterrence. He will also emphasise the need to maintain high-readiness forces capable of operating among the people to respond to ongoing threats from religious extremism and other forms of instability on the margins of the NATO area.

About the speaker

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE DL was NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe from 2014 to 2017, having previously been Deputy Commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012 and Commander UK Land Forces in 2013. He has served in armour, as a military pilot, and in a variety of other operational roles over a career spanning 44 years.

FAQs

Is the Royal Hospital Chelsea accessible?

Yes, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch enquiries@rhc.org.uk or call 0207 881 5200.

Are bikes or scooters allowed?

Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.

Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.