Webinar: Empowering Women in Cyber Security | 6 March 2026
The webinar, hosted by research fellow Piranha Joshi on International Women’s Day, spotlighted Dr. Mary Haye, BAE Systems’ Director of Digital Delivery and Deputy Global CIO, to discuss the persistent gender imbalance in cyber security and actionable pathways to redress it. Mary highlighted stark industry data: only 17% of the UK cyber workforce is female while 44% of firms report critical skill gaps. She argued that diversity is not a moral add‑on but a business imperative, citing research that diverse teams outperform and are essential for tackling escalating cyber threats. BAE’s response includes extensive early‑career programs—internships, apprenticeships, graduate schemes—and a STEM roadshow that has engaged 1.3 million pupils alongside the Royal Air Force and Navy. Concrete examples underscored the impact: a finance professional, Helen, transitioned to lead cyber‑risk work after a six‑month intensive course; Chandanda, a journalism graduate, rose from apprentice to application support manager; and a former care‑home operations manager now handles crisis response in cyber incidents. Mary emphasized flexible working, clear career pathways, and the power of mentorship through the RISE scheme, while noting that male allies who amplify women’s contributions can shift cultural norms. The discussion concluded that firms must embed inclusive hiring, nurture non‑technical talent, and sustain supportive cultures to close skill shortages, enhance resilience, and secure a competitive edge in the rapidly expanding cyber economy.
RAF Chief: Air Warfare Is Entering a New Era
The video features the RAF Chief outlining how air warfare is entering a new era, stressing that the control of the skies is shifting and that the service must evolve quickly. He frames the discussion around the transition from fourth‑...
Iran’s Nuclear Programme Has Previously Survived Regime Change and War
The video examines Iran’s nuclear program, tracing its origins to the 1950s under the Shah and highlighting its resilience through political upheaval and conflict. It argues that the initiative survived the 1979 Islamic Revolution and could endure another regime change. Key...
Is the Gulf War Expanding? UK, France & Germany Shift as Conflict Widens
The video examines growing concern that the Gulf war could expand as regional actors and European allies move from diplomatic caution to potential military engagement. Analysts note that Gulf states, feeling threatened, may feel obligated to respond, while the United Kingdom,...
Will the UK Be Drawn Into Gulf Conflict as Iran Escalates?
The video examines whether the United Kingdom will be drawn into the escalating Gulf conflict as Iran intensifies its military actions. It highlights the UK’s historic and strategic interests in the region, including substantial trade, cultural connections, and a sizable...
Reflections After Four Years of War in Ukraine | Dr Maryna Vorotnyuk
Dr Maryna Vorotnyuk, an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, delivered a briefing on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion, evaluating the current military stalemate and diplomatic avenues for peace. She noted that Ukraine has reclaimed portions...
Four Years After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Can the Stalemate Be Broken?
Four years into the war, the conflict looks set to remain a grinding stalemate into 2026 driven by three structural factors: neither side can achieve decisive firepower overmatch, rapid diffusion of commercial drone and countermeasure technologies erodes battlefield advantages, and...
Sanctions: A War of Attrition Between Russia and The West
The video frames sanctions as a central pillar of the West’s response to Russia’s four‑year invasion of Ukraine, describing the policy tool as a "war of attrition" between Western policymakers and Russian actors seeking to evade restrictions. While sanctions have...
Fallout: America's Failure to Disarm North Korea
The webinar centered on Joel Wit’s new book, *Fallout: The Inside Story of America’s Failure to Disarm North Korea*, and a broader review of three decades of U.S. negotiations with Pyongyang. Wit, a former State Department official, argued that the...
5 Ways Europe Needs to Change | Insights From the Munich Security Conference 2026
The Munich Security Conference 2026, themed around disruption and deconstruction, spotlighted Europe’s strategic crossroads. Organizers used an elephant mascot to symbolize a lumbering international order that must be rebuilt, setting a tone of anxiety and anticipation about the continent’s future...
The Next Phase Of UK Cyber Strategy
The panel discussion, hosted by Rusei’s Jamie McColl, examined the United Kingdom’s current cyber‑security posture in the wake of high‑profile 2025 breaches at major retailers and Jaguar Land Rover. Participants—including NCSC chief technical officer Ollie Whitehouse, former NCSC chief Kieran Martin,...
Brazil's Strategic Weight in South American Security Architecture | LASC 2026
The video outlines Brazil’s emerging strategic weight in South American security architecture, emphasizing its massive geography, extensive borders, and the upcoming chairmanship of the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone in 2026. It frames Brazil’s defense posture as a blend...
Confronting Transnational Crime and Strengthening State Resilience | LASC 2026
The panel at LASC 2026 examined how transnational crime is evolving in Latin America and the challenges it poses to state resilience. Participants highlighted a shift from a few dominant drug cartels to a fragmented landscape of competing groups, driving...
Security Cooperation in the South Atlantic and Antarctic | LASC 2026
The LASC 2026 panel examined how the United Kingdom and its Latin American partners can sustain peaceful governance under the Antarctic Treaty System amid rising strategic competition. Moderators highlighted the shift from a Cold‑War consensus to a landscape where hard...
Latin America’s Response to the War in Ukraine | LASC 2026
The panel at LASC 2026 examined Ukraine’s wartime diplomacy aimed at Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on the newly unveiled Latin American‑Caribbean Communication Strategy (LACCS). Panelists Dr. Carlos Suller and Francisco Lobo explained how the strategy, conceived after the...
Securing the Future: The Next Generation of Defence Cooperation | LASC 2026
The panel at LASC 2026 examined how the United Kingdom, led by BAE Systems, is shaping the next generation of defence cooperation with Latin America, especially Brazil. Speakers highlighted a history of joint projects that go beyond sales, focusing...
The Strategic Implications for Regional and Global Politics of the Venezuelan Crisis | LASC 2026
The LASC 2026 panel examined the Venezuelan crisis as a flashpoint for regional and global geopolitics, focusing on the surprise U.S. military operation dubbed "Operation Southern Spear" and its rapid escalation in early January. Panelists traced how the strike, described...
Building a Modern UK–Latin America Defence Partnership | LASC 2026
The LASC 2026 conference highlighted the United Kingdom’s push to modernise its defence partnership with Latin America, framing it as a strategic response to heightened geopolitical interest, including the recent U.S. operation in Venezuela. Lord Vernon Stoker outlined a three‑pillar...