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The college was established in 1927, originally as the Imperial Defence College, in accordance with Winston Churchill's vision of promoting greater understanding between senior military officers, diplomats, civil servants and officials. Requirements. All members should be fluent in the English language.
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Jun 11, 2018 · Who Should Attend the RCDS Course? The RCDS course provides strategic education of those officers of the Armed Forces and equivalent civil servants who have the potential to reach the highest ranks and who must therefore understand and be comfortable working at the strategic level in a cross-government and international environment.
Mar 2, 2023 · Frontline Civil Servant Catherine Day explains why the Royal College of Defence Studies’ Global Strategy Programme is an invaluable experience for anyone who aspires to lead. My...
The Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) instructs the most promising senior officers of the British Armed Forces, His Majesty's Diplomatic Service and Civil Service in national defence and international security matters at the highest level, to prepare them for the top posts in their respective services.
Nov 1, 2019 · The RCDS programme meets these crucial determinants of policy; those who have had the good fortune to attend the college have an unparalleled opportunity to think, read, write and talk to each other.
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The Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) has updated its core strategy document, 'Getting Strategy Right Enough', to take into account major international developments since it was published six years ago, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
During their year at the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), course members can take the opportunity to study for an MA in International Security and Strategy.
