The International Churchill Society (Official)’s Post

The conversation about peace and security has been overwhelmed by fragility and vulnerability, which has become a distraction for many states' resilience. Therefore, it's crucial to move our discussion beyond just assessing vulnerability. We need to focus on identifying existing coping strategies and capacities of states and how they can be enhanced and leveraged to build stronger communities. It's important to note that every challenge contains potential opportunities, even if they're not always obvious. The #StateResilienceIndex by The Fund for Peace adds a meaningful dimension to the discussion on peace and security.

Thank you, Sarah McArthur, for sharing it! I loved the initial questions to reflect on as a leader: 1. What do I need to do? 2. Who do I want to be? 3. Who do I need to connect with? And the further development of the article with data from a CEO’s survey. #Leadership #Leaders #LeadershipDevelopment #Coaching #ProfessionalCoaching

Today, we remember Americans who have been wounded in battle, have done courageous acts while at war or who gave their life for our freedoms. Purple represents bravery and courage, and it is the oldest military decoration presented to service members in the United States. It was first created by George Washington in 1782.   Learn more about the history behind the medal at https://bit.ly/4d86YMX

Based on research by Fiona Small , Mark Bowden and myself here is a new Historic England report on Browndown Ranges (north), Gosport. The project recorded an early Bronze Age round barrow, an extensive complex of First World War practice trenches, and a number of Second World War/later 20th Century military features.https://https://lnkd.in/eXPFpZU2

Embark on a captivating journey through the ages, exploring the evolution of military tactics and the enduring influence of historical military figures. From Julius Caesar to modern warfare, witness the transformation of battle strategies and the impact of legendary leaders. Join us as we uncover the secrets of military history. #MilitaryHistory #BattleStrategies #HistoricalFigures #WarfareEvolution #JuliusCaesar #MilitaryTactics #LegendaryLeaders #HistoricalInfluence #WarfareTransformation #BattlefieldHistory #StrategyEvolution #WarfareJourney #MilitaryLegends #AncientWarfare #ModernWarfare

Indirect-fire innovation is an enduring evolution in US military history. Read more in Major Brennan Deveraux’s Lessons Learned and Unlearned: The Drivers of US Indirect-Fire Innovation https://lnkd.in/d7ccYcBY

"Child care accessibility, identified as a problem back in the Army’s 1990 analysis and raised as a key recommendation in the new Quality of Life Panel report, is also getting a closer look." Go ahead and take a look at that MOAA article (yes I ctrl+f for child care before reading any articles) One of the biggest hurdles in the type of advocacy that we do through Operation Child Care Project is the additional burden of explaining why there is a problem. Organizations that help homeless veterans find housing don't have to explain why veteran homelessness is an issue; it is understood. Organizations that set up food boxes/pantries/support don't have to explain why hungry soldiers are an issue; it is understood. VSO organizations focused on increasing healthcare access to disabled veterans don't have to explain why they need healthcare; it is understood. Child care touches everything. We see it affect enlisted and officer families and their ability to serve their country and their families. We see it as a primary barrier to transitioning veterans who find themselves without assistance programs to close the gap with their new salary. The list of situations is endless. It has been highlighted since the 1990s, and we are still educating on its impact. One thing I am grateful for is that the conversations I am having today are much different than the ones I was having seven years ago. When I bring up childcare policy considerations, I am no longer redirected to "ask the local FRG how they can help." I see more organizations like Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and Military Family Advisory Network digging in on what needs to change to fit our modern families. The conversations with families will never get easier, but the barriers to advocating for them are getting smaller.

#FeatureFriday ***BLACK HISTORY MONTH*** Black Soldiers have served with honor, dedication and distinction for more than 248 years, and their legacy of courage and selfless service will inspire generations to come. Today, more than 190,000 Black Soldiers serve in the Total Force. This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day as well as the remarkable service of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the only all Black unit to storm the French beaches that day and managed the silver barrage balloons that provided critical protection to the ships and Soldiers below them from attacks by enemy aircraft. The Red Ball Express also marks 80 years since delivering 12,000 tons of supplies each day over for 82 days; primarily Black Soldiers driving a convoy of Army trucks to keep Allied forces supplied as they raced across France. Recognizing diversity as a leadership competency enables the Army to harness the unique attributes of our all-volunteer force to fight and win our nation’s wars. #PeopleFirst | #BlackHistoryMonth2024 | #BlackHistory | #ArmyStory | #Diversity | #BeAllYouCanBe | #VictoryStartsHere

“You can’t get ahead if you’re always starting over." - Jennifer Goodale. Great article expressing the struggle of military spouses creating and sustaining their own careers. Well done, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). I'd like to highlight an additional valuable resource: the FourBlock Military Spouse Career Readiness program. Although it doesn't focus on policy or legislation, this program empowers military spouses by helping them define their career visions and build the necessary toolkit to achieve their goals. Often, military spouses put their own aspirations on hold to support the military's needs, leading to a loss of personal identity. The collaboration with Prepare to Launch U reignites their confidence, helps them recognize their talents, and equips them to advocate for themselves in the workplace. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gbex3bBu #MilitarySpouses #MilitarySpouseEmployment

This was a great event for so many reasons. In our industry, we hear about rapid changes A LOT, but I left the event with a sense that the trajectory is increasing at an unprecedented rate. All of my take-aways were based on this:     ▶ In the Great Wealth Transfer, it’s expected that between $60 and $84 trillion will be transferred from boomers to their heirs between now and 2045 (with a substantial portion occurring by next year),    ▶ Rapidly increasing mental capacity concerns have trustees considering the need for established, in-office, mental health training,    ▶ Rapid changes in are also occurring in the Middle East, with the next generation of wealth owners moving towards more westernised approaches to wealth management within families.     Really interesting conversations also around the use of foundations as opposed to trusts and other alternatives, and the prospect of mandatory ESG in trust structures.  Richard Shirreff bought the house down with his keynote on building resilience in businesses, drawing on the current geopolitical landscape to present his step- plan.  Thank you to Mourant, Katie Hooper Stephen Alexander for a compelling, fascinating day. #GreatWealthTransfer #Mourant #Jersey #ChannelIslands