FCDOA is organising online talk by Daniel Snowman with the title: 'Misunderstanding of the present is the inevitable consequence of ignorance of the past.’ on Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 14.30 pm on ZOOM The event is moderated by Professor Alexander Evans Daniel Snowman, in the footsteps of the great French historian Marc Bloch, argues […]
The FCDO Association is organising an online talk by Peter Ford with the title Passport To Adventure on 4 March 2025 at 11.00 on ZOOM Admission free A talk with slides, anecdotes and stories covering the highs and lows of a 28 year career as a mainstream officer, working for the Foreign Commonwealth & Development […]
FCDOA is organising an Online talk by Mohamed Cassimjee with the title: "UK-African Relations: Time for a re-set?" on 19 March at 11.00 on ZOOM Moderator is Janet Rogan Admission free In the absence of a hegemonic power and the presence of a multipolar world order, major global shifts focusing on alliance building are […]
Visit to Benjamin Franklin’s house Friday 28 March 10.45 am Ticket £13 This will be a history and architectural tour for up to 30 people of Benjamin Franklin’s house at 36 Craven Street, close to Charing Cross station. It is the only remaining house of Dr Franklin. Following restoration, it opened to tours on 17 […]
The FCDOA is organising an online talk by Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE on Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 11.00 on ZOOM with the title: Wilfred ‘Biffy’ Dunderdale – 'The most famous man you’ve never heard of' The event is moderated by Christine Mc Queen Admission £5 A Suspicion of Spies: The life of […]
The FCDOA talk by Sir Adam Thomson Russia, Ukraine, and Euro-Atlantic Security: what could a ‘solution’ look like? on Tuesday 29 April at 11.00 London time on ZOOM Moderator Sir John Sawers Ticket:£5 As Director of the European Leadership Network until this January, Adam Thomson has been closely engaged in non-governmental guerrilla diplomacy with Russians, […]
FCDOA Online Talk by Lieutenant Colonel Tobias Ellwood with the title Strengthening European Engagement on Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 11.00 am BST on Zoom Moderated by Jane Kinninmont Admission free The importance of and how to engage most effectively with the EU and wider European relations for our mutual good and to respond effectively […]
Visit to 25 Kensington Gore on 28 May at 10.30 pm Ticket £25 including tea/coffee and biscuits 15 people The deadline is 15 May A visit to 25 Kensington Gore has been arranged for 15 people on 28 May at 10.30. The cost is £25 for tour and tea/coffee and biscuits. This historic house […]
The 5th Transatlantic Panel Discussion with our US and Canadian counterparts will take place on Thursday 5 June at 15.30-17.00 BST on ZOOM Topic of Discussion: 'The Future of NATO' The UK panellist: Dame Mariot Leslie was the UK’s permanent representative to NATO from 2010-2014. A career British diplomat, her prior appointments included head of […]
FCDOA AGM 2025 will be held on Friday 13 June at 11.00 GMT on ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87917122813?pwd=bwpfkka4Ns0UPsRA6dQbusN6Y9l8IZ.1 Meeting ID: 879 1712 2813 Passcode: 469009 Your FCDOA
