London
Defence
Conference
2024
For more information and sponsorship opportunities email info@londondefenceconference.com
London
Defence
Conference
2024
For more information and sponsorship opportunities email info@londondefenceconference.com
London Defence Conference 2024
Deterrence: Building Capacity to Counter Global Threats
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Our Supporters
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Moderators
Mark Urban
Lord Hague
Deborah Haynes
Shashank Joshi
Adam Boulton
James Landale
Speakers and Panellists
Grant Shapps
Former Secretary of State for Defence
John Healey
Secretary of State for Defence
David Lammy
Foreign Secretary
Oliver Dowden
Former Deputy Prime Minister
Albin Kurti
Kosovo Prime Minister
Radek Sikorski
Foreign Minister of Poland
Professor Niall Ferguson
Professor Margaret Macmillan
Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman
Dr Benedetta Berti
Dr Jade McGlynn
Professor Rory Medcalf
Henrik Landerholm
Professor Steve Tsang
George Magnus
Charles Parton MBE
Frank Miller
Professor Marina Henke
Dr Kristin ven Bruusgaard
Professor Sir David Omand
Jack Watling
Air Chief Marshal The Lord Peach KG GBE KCB DL
Lieutenant General Andrew Harrison DSO MBE
James Shinn
Dr Ulrike Franke
Louis Mosley
Richard Norman
Fabian Zuleeg
Whitney Stanco
John Harrison
Justin Bassi
Dina Esfandiary
Walter Russell Mead
Mark Dubowitz
Ambassador Kevin Rudd
Our History
The Organising Committee
Lord Salisbury
Chairman of the London Defence Conference.
Professor John Gearson
Head of the School of Security Studies, King’s College London, Professor of National Security Studies, and Director of the Centre for Defence Studies in the Department of War Studies.
Professor Wyn Bowen
Professor of Non-proliferation and International Security in the Department of War Studies and Co-Director of the Freeman Air & Space Institute in the School of Security Studies, King’s College London.
Iain Martin
Director of the London Defence Conference, columnist for The Times.
Neil Brown
Commodore RN (Rtd), Geopolitical Strategist, Deltroit Asset Management, Distinguished Fellow, Council on Geostrategy
Hillary Briffa
Lecturer in National Security Studies, and Assistant Director of the Centre for Defence Studies in the Department of War Studies,King's College London.
LDC Papers 2024
How National Preparedness Deters Adversaries
Ukraine’s rapid mobilisation against the Russian invasion is an example to democracies everywhere.
Rethinking the Western Alliance
Coordination between authoritarian states is increasing. So what does a revived and reformed Western alliance look like?
Do Sanctions Deter?
Russia successfully insulated itself from sanctions following its illegal invasion of Ukraine. For economic deterrence to succeed, allies must learn from the experience.
The West needs to wake up – NATO nations should be spending 3% on defence
The West wanted to believe that Putin would lead Russia into the international order. It was wrong.
The Case for Deterrence
After the end of the Cold War there was too little serious consideration of deterrence. That needs to change.
Recruitment
London Defence Conference Intern
Location: London
Organisation: London Defence Conference
Job type: 3-month internship
Start date: 17th February 2025
Salary: NLW
About Us:
The London Defence Conference (LDC) is a geopolitical gathering of
friendly countries dedicated to increasing the salience and visibility of defence and security in an increasingly dangerous global environment. It was established in 2022 following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering dialogue on critical issues related to defence, national and global security. Our dynamic team is committed to excellence and innovation in every aspect of our work.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organised and creative individual to join our
team as a project coordinator intern. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in defence, security and politics, as well as have experience in planning and executing events.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting in the planning and execution of our conference, including registration, panel discussions and side events. On behalf of the Director of LDC and other key members of the team, engaging with influential stakeholders including politicians, military, senior
industry professionals and academics. Supporting event logistics and on-the-day operations.
Skills:
- Political acumen – strong interest in national security, defence and
political events. - Highly organised – excellent attention to detail and time management.
- Communication – ability to communicate clearly and politely and work well with others to build connections.
- Problem solver – ability to stay calm under pressure and demonstrate creative solutions.
Qualifications:
Ideally the successful candidate will have a degree in a relevant field (e.g., War Studies, International Relations, History, Political Science,
or related disciplines) but we will consider candidates with alternative experience.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a dynamic and unique organisation.
- Opportunity to work with leading experts in national security and defence.
- Gain hands on experience in a meaningful project that impacts national and global security.
- Potential for a full-time role upon successful completion of the internship.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the position to katrina@londondefenceconference.com. Please include “LDC Internship” in the subject line.
Application Deadline: Friday 31st January 2025
London Defence Conference is an equal opportunities employer.
Contact
To contact the London Defence Conference team email