Sir George Norton

So that's a wrap! The Royal College of Defence Studies will be migrating its social media presence to #LinkedIn after today. If you're not online there already, will you be the 4,000th person to follow us?

Just a friendly reminder that #RCDS will be switching its social media focus to #LinkedIn at the end of October. So if you're not one of the 4,000 or so following us there already, why not do so now? Find us there @ Royal College of Defence Studies (international affairs)

Looking to the future, #RCDS will be consolidating its social media posts on LinkedIn from the end of this month. We therefore recommend switching platforms to keep up with the latest College news. Find us there at: Royal College of Defence Studies... And @DefAcUK for SUMMIT.

It was my privilege to spend such an enjoyable evening in #Prague with distinguished #RCDS alumni led by @prezidentpavel, exemplifying the value of RCDS' truly global network of strategic thinkers. Many thanks to @UKinCR, #RCDS2025, @DefAcUK.

1/4: Our 11 month Global Strategy Programme culminated this week in the graduation of over 100 Members from 45 countries. In the words of one of those Members, this marked the end of “an extraordinary year of learning, reflection and personal growth…” @DefAcUK #RCDS2025

2/4: “…The course brought together the next generation of strategic leaders from across the globe to examine the making, implementation & critique of strategy - across defence, security, diplomacy and beyond.” We did this through lectures, panels, debates... @DefAcUK #RCDS2025

3/4: …with an outstanding range of speakers (practitioners, thinkers, writers, academics), case studies, strategic analyses, study tours to EU, NATO, UK regions, industry & business, int’l organisations in Geneva & several regions of the world…… @DefAcUK #RCDS2025

4/4:…We (Members & RCDS staff) “are, most of all, grateful for friendships forged. Some near, some now far, all lifelong. Already missing the camaraderie, but ready for the next challenge”, armed with understanding of strategic leadership in uncertain times. @DefAcUK #RCDS2025

A remarkable visit to #SriLanka Navy #SouthernCommand drew to a close an amazing #SouthAsia #RCDS2025 study tour of a region between challenge & opportunity, competition & cooperation. Thanks again to all the hosts & @UKinSriLanka for their hospitality. @UKinSriLanka @DefAcUK

The #RCDS25 SE Europe tour concluded with a brilliant capability demonstration by the Croatian Navy. Hvala @MORH_OSRH for hosting, and to @UKSimonT and @UKinCroatia . @DefAcUK

Exciting autonomous technology initiatives were presented to the #RCDS2025 SE Europe study tour by @DOKING_Ltd. Our future strategic military leaders from 12 countries across 4 continents explored potential for de-mining and other critical high-risk tasks. @UKinCroatia @DefAcUK

Very grateful for many interactions of our #RCDS2025 South Asia study tour in #SriLanka - think tanks, Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs & Defence, service chiefs of the Armed Forces, & other senior leaders, academics & #RCDS alumni at @UKinSriLanka. #INSS @DefAcUK

The #RCDS2025 SouthAsia study tour was welcomed to #SriLanka by @UKinSriLanka. Panels on foreign relations, economy & trade provided a valuable base for analysis while a visit of #portofcolombo gave tangible testimony to the importance of maritime trade. @AndrewPtkFCDO @DefAcUK

The final day in #Bangladesh for our #RCDS2025 South Asia study tour involved a visit to @bdBritish, where they spoke to members of @UniofDhaka. @UKinBangladesh @DefAcUK.

1/3 Our #RCDS2025 South Asia study tour were left in no doubt about the importance of #cricket in #Bangladesh ….. @BCBtigers @UKinBangladesh @DefAcUK

2/3 More #cricket …… @BCBtigers @UKinBangladesh @DefAcUK #RCDS2025

3/3 And more #cricket …… @BCBtigers @UKinBangladesh @DefAcUK #RCDS2025

Day 4 of our #RCDS2025 South Asia study tour mixed academia with the national sport of Bangladesh - cricket. @bimradbd, @bipssorg, @BCBtigers, @DefAcUK.

Day 2 of our #RCDS2025 South Asia study tour shifted to business, with briefs provided by @UKinBangladesh, @BangladeshBida, @WorldBank and @BRACworld . @DefAcUK

Day 2 of our #RCDS2025 South Asia study tour was military day, with visits to @BangladeshNavyX, @BDArmyOfficial, @BangladeshAFD, @BD_AirForce. @UKinBangladesh @DefAcUK.