CEG is saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Alex Younger, former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service.
Sir Alex was one of our finest public servants. He combined a fierce intellect with an unassuming air & charm. Sir Alex's storied career & unrelenting dedication to keeping our country safe will be much discussed in the days ahead - as it should be.
However his generosity in sharing his time and his wisdom with the next generation may be less well understood. Sir Alex instinctively recognised the need to convey to young people the litany of threats we face. He understood these threats clearly & explained them masterfully as the inaugural patron of our Young Leaders programme.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Great newsโwe have extended the deadline!
๐ Applications for the 2026 Fellowship cohort now close on Monday 8th June 2026. Apply here:
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Huge thanks to everyone who joined our National Security Fellowship Alumni event last night!
Author Jason Burke & @RobinSimcox discussed 'The Revolutionists' 1970s extremist groups & tactics.
2026 Fellowship applications close 5 June: https://t.co/lUWQQ7LeCP
โThe range & quality of speakers is unmatched โ the opportunity to discuss the contemporary terrorism landscape with them is invaluable.โ
2026 Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship open for applicationsโณ Deadline: 05.06.26 Apply: https://t.co/lnmrq7Vj83 RT & share๐
Applications are open for the Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship 2026. Speakers range from former leaders in the intelligence agencies, senior figures in counter-terrorism policing, government officials, special advisers and diplomats, to leading journalists.
โThe access given to some of the most influential voices in the counter extremism space is something I have never experienced before.โ
Applications are open:
https://t.co/lUWQQ7LeCP
Applications are open for the Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship 2026.
We are honoured that Lord Carlile will be the co-patron for the sixth Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship.
https://t.co/lUWQQ7LeCP
A new report from @CEGroupUK examines Britain's legal framework for tackling anti-Muslim hatred and the inherent challenges of creating an Islamophobia definition. The report is covered by @charleshymas in the @Telegraph https://t.co/e5uHopyCJS
Instead of new definitions, the Government should re-assert the existing religious-hate framework in a clear, one-page form to give communities confidence in equal protection & help institutions apply the law properly, avoiding special treatment, legal confusion & chilled speech
Day 5 of the Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship featured engaging sessions with a lineup of insightful speakers including Edward Stringer, @manwarali, Lord Anderson, William Baldet MBE and Steve Gallant QGM.
The Rt Hon. the Lord Blunkett & Jonathan Hall KC in conversation with Lord Carlile of Berriew this week as part of the Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship.
https://t.co/Nrrx9VruyN