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Viktorija Starych-Samuoliene
@starychsam.bsky.social
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Co-Founder Council on Geostrategy
King's College London alumna🇬🇧
Durham Institute of Research, Development and Invention Fellow (DIRDI)
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It was an honour to welcome The Rt Lord Robertson, who launched our newest paper on #CollectiveDefence: The Strategic #Defence Review and #Capability Gaps in a Changing #NATO earlier this week. #StrategicAdvantageCell @congeostrategy.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🚨 New #DefenceTalks episode 🚨

@msalexbaker.bsky.social joins @starychsam.bsky.social and @paulmason.bsky.social to unpack the contribution of defence to local communities and spreading #socialvalue across the whole of 🇬🇧

▶️ Tune in now 👇
Social value in local communities: The contribution of UK defence
Season 2 | Episode 11
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October 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Last week, my Co-Founder James Rogers and I visited Estonia to better understand and discuss key #security challenges and issues on the Eastern flank of #NATO, as well as across the globe with the leading experts from ICDS think tank, 🇪🇪 Ministry of Defence, Parliament and other institutions.
October 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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congeostrategy.bsky.social
🚨 How are #AI, #quantum & #autonomy changing defence?

🎙️ Dr Paul Hollinshead OBE, #dstl, and Finbar O’Keeffe, @baesystems.com, join @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social in a new #DefenceTalks out next week!

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September 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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💭 ‘The #PFF in Tokyo reinforced the message of #CSG2025 by providing a diplomatic and intellectual platform to foster closer links with Britain’s 🇯🇵 friends and other nations,’ says @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy)

#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
How does the Atlantic and Pacific Future Forum enhance British influence?
The Big Ask | No. 38.2025
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September 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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🚨 Our Co-founders, @james-rogers.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social, along with @johnhemmings.bsky.social, our Deputy Director, were happy to participate in the #PacificFutureForum on board HMS Prince of Wales in Tokyo last week!

#PFF2025 #IndoPacific
September 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Earlier today, I was absolutely delighted to chair the main #AUKUS panel at #DSEI2025 entitled together with Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS Sir Stephen Lovegrove and the 🇦🇺 High Commissioner to the UK The Hon Stephen Smith. #DSEI2025 @congeostrategy.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Yesterday, we were absolutely delighted to welcome Minister for Defence Lord Coaker to address our flagship #GeostrategyForum. Lord Coaker spoke about the importance of #defence #diplomacy and our #international #partnerships🇬🇧 @congeostrategy.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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I was delighted to attend the #PFF in Tokyo last week. It was wonderful to see how warmly the 🇬🇧 Carrier Strike Group 2025 and HMS Prince of Wales were welcomed in 🇯🇵 and join and actively contribute to the important discussions on our shared prosperity and security. @congeostrategy.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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🚨 What can you expect from #DSEI2025? 🚨

AVM (rtd.) Gary Waterfall, Senior Military Adviser, #DSEI, sets out this year’s theme: ‘Preparing the Future Force’

🎧 Watch now: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/equipping-...

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What to expect from DSEI 2025 | Defence Talks
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August 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🚨 New episode of #DefenceTalks coming soon!

🎙️ Equipping defence for the future: Acquisition and exports

Join Andy Start, National Armaments Director, and AVM (Rtd.) Gary Waterfall, #DSEI, with @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social

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July 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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🚨 Financing and investment: Strengthening UK defence and security 🚨

🗣️ Rob Murray, CEO, Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, and Aimie Stone, Chief Economist, ADS Group UK join @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social

@baesystems.com #DefenceTalks
Financing and investment: Strengthening UK defence and security
Season 2 | Episode 8
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July 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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congeostrategy.bsky.social
We heard opening speeches from:

🗣️ Matthew Palmer, 🇺🇸 Embassy in London
🗣️ @starychsam.bsky.social , our Co-founder (Strategy)
🗣️ Paul Livingston, Lockheed Martin
🗣️ @lukepollard.bsky.social, Minister for the Armed Forces
🗣️ Dame Karen Pierce, 🇬🇧 Special Envoy to the Western Balkans
June 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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‘We need to make the case to the wider public, in order that the Treasury understands the necessity to fund defence’

🎙️ Kevin Craven, CEO, ADS Group, on #DefenceTalks hosted by @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social

🔗 bit.ly/4442bK4

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Building political consensus on defence investment | Defence Talks
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June 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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We are looking forward to hosting Admiral Pierre Vandier, NATO SACT, next week for the exclusive launch of his new book ‘Deterrence in the Third Nuclear Age’

Find out more 👇
www.geostrategy.org.uk/event/deterr...
May 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Yesterday, @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), moderated a panel at #LDC2025

🗣️ Joined by @mephenke.bsky.social, Dr Eyal Hulata, David Omand, and Wyn Bowen the discussion focused on new nuclear proliferation and how systems and doctrine might evolve if key alliances break down
May 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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What are the implications of dual-use technology for the future of defence?

🎙️Lt. Col. Dan Sawyers, Head of jHub, UK Strategic Command, speaks to @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), on #DefenceTalks

Watch the full episode 👇
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Dual-use technology in defence | Defence Talks
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May 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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There’s just 2️⃣ weeks to go until the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2025!

Prof. Alessio Patalano, @warstudieskcl.bsky.social and our Associate Fellow, introduces the Future Maritime Leaders’ Simulation 💡

Find out more 👇
www.geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-co...

#SPC2025 #FMLS2025
Introduction to the Future Maritime Leaders' Simulation
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April 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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As HMS Prince of Wales sets off today for the UK carrier strike group deployment, wouldn't you like an explainer on the what and the why of Operation HIGHMAST?

Well, you're in luck - I wrote you one.

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Operation HIGHMAST
What does the carrier strike group deployment do for Britain?
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April 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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The air wing embarked on HMS Prince of Wales will grow significantly during the deployment, heres what we know.
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A briefing on Britain’s biggest carrier deployment in years
The air wing embarked on HMS Prince of Wales will grow significantly during the deployment, heres what we know.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
April 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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congeostrategy.bsky.social
Yesterday, we hosted the first Maritime Leaders' Programme event at The Army and Navy Club!

⚓ We were delighted to be joined by @c21st-sailor.bsky.social, Associate Director, #SeaPowerLaboratory, Baroness Stuart, @houseoflords.parliament.uk, and James Waller, @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
April 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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How can we engage young people on defence issues?

🎙️ Dr Hillary Briffa, Senior Lecturer, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, speaks to @starychsam.bsky.social and @paulmason.bsky.social on #DefenceTalks

Watch the full episode 👇 www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/perception...

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Engaging young people on defence issues | Defence Talks
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April 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Find our experts on Bluesky 👇
February 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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The Council on Geostrategy is delighted to be hosting the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2025!

⚓ @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), is at Lancaster House to provide an overview of the conference

Find out more 👇
www.geostrategy.org.uk/first-sea-lo...

#SPC2025 #RoyalNavy
An introduction to the First Sea Lord's Sea Power Conference 2025
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April 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM