Philip Lester

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

A second highly successful #RCDS #strategy course for 20 from #MoD’s strategy hub, Security Policy & Operations Team and @dstlmod. MoD want more. RCDS is ready to provide. A future defence & security review will test the newfound skills! @DefAcUK #RCDS2024

[Philip Lester @PhilipTGLester]

A couple of wonderful days with MoD’s young strategists at RCDS…a great run out of Making Stategy Better 23. Fantastic discussions and ideas. @ComdtRCDS

[Philip Lester @PhilipTGLester]

Huge thanks to Professor Graham Virgo and Lt Gen (Retd) Doug Chalmers Masters @downingcollege @emmanuelcollege Cambridge for an enlightening conversation with RCDS GSP24 @ComdtRCDS

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Fascinating visit to @PetrofacGroup.
Wide discussion included energy security and the regional and national opportunities to support the energy transition over next decades. VMT! @DefAcUK #RCDS24

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Great visit to @CFINEAberdeen who talked, and walked, us through the support and services they provide to tackle poverty and build resilience. VMT. @DefAcUK #RCDS24.

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Exciting first day for GSP24 in East Anglia covering local government, economy, health, crime and punishment. Thank you @NCC, @Governor Norwich Prison, @New Anglia LEP and @Chief Constable. @DefAcUK #RCDS24

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The Israeli flag flies from the Ministry of Defence tonight in solidarity with the people of Israel.

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[Philip Lester @PhilipTGLester]

Peaceful coexistence - it’s the only choice for Israel and the Palestinians to make.

I understand why Israel wants revenge - but it must respond in a proportionate and legitimate way: to preserve her values and dignity and to not compromise the support she has….

[Philip Lester @PhilipTGLester]

Brighton rabbi trains for new role in the RAF https://t.co/DGKf9LjKi6 via @JewishChron

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Delighted by the recent #RCDS reunion in #Japan, and grateful for the opportunity to send a welcome video message. Great to see the unique #RCDS network of strategic thinkers in action @UKinJapan @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Welcome, Ed!

[Eitvydas Bajarūnas @EitvydasB]

(1) Together with Embassy’s Defense Attaché Col. Raimundas Germanas we visited my Alma Mater- Royal College of Defense Studies (#RCDS). A pleasant meeting with RCDS Commandant Sir George Norton & Lithuanian Army representative in these year-long courses- Lt. Col. Darius Bernotas.

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Privileged & excited to welcome our new Members for the 2023/24 #RCDS Global Strategy Programme: a unique opportunity for 114 rising strategic leaders - 44 British, & 70 from 46 other countries @DefAcUk #strategy

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

The Royal College of Defence Studies #RCDS launches Making Strategy Better 2023 - our framework for teaching the design and orchestration of strategy, and strategic leadership . An audiobook and videocasts will complement the book over coming months @DefAcUK #strategy

[Chinook Crew Chick @chinnychick]

This pic sums up pretty much every day in Helmand….#myview #myoffice #noordinaryjob #royalairforce #missit

[Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth, CAS RAF @HarvSmyth]

Amazing … and we’ll be going back soon!

[RAF Cosford @RAF_Cosford]

What an outstanding day we have had at Cosford. With @ChiefofAirStaff as our Reviewing Officer, 605 Sqn received a new Standard. (1/4)

[Philip Lester @PhilipTGLester]

The next iteration of RCDS’ strategy making guide - published last week @ComdtRCDS - showcased at CS Live events @BenjaminBilski

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Until we meet again….

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Members & staff of the Royal College of Defence Studies celebrate Members’ graduation from #RCDS 2022/3 Global Strategy Programme - joy of achievement, sadness of fond farewells, confidence in a network of friends for life @DefAcUK @AdmTonyRadakin_