War and Warfare in Ukraine

War and Warfare in Ukraine: what have we learnt about the geo-political ramifications of war from the character of recent warfare?

All wars are fought for political objectives. What are those objectives in the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Have they changed over the past year? Has a new character of war yet been revealed in the fighting? MGen Chip Chapman, CB (Ret'd) explores these and other issues arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Following a 30-minute presentation, the audience is encouraged to challenge and discuss with relevant questions. These will be non-partisan discussions aimed at generating thought-provoking responses allowing all parties to become better informed on security and defence.

Join us 22 June, 2023, 1900 (Mountain) via Zoom. Register through Zoom to receive meeting connection links.

War and Warfare in Ukraine
MGen Chip Chapman, CB (Ret'd)

Thursday, 22 June, 2023
1900hrs (Mountain) via Zoom

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About the Presenter

Chip Chapman joined 2 PARA in 1981, and commanded 6 Platoon, B Company in the Falklands war. He stayed on as OC MMGs from Sep 82-May 85 which included command of Forkhill in Northern Ireland. After instructing at the Platoon Commanders Division (PCD) he was Adjutant 2 PARA, and susequently OC D company (a rifle company) during the residential NI tour from 1993-95. Chip Chapman commanded 2 PARA from Aug 99-Nov 2011 after a stint as 2IC 1 PARA.

He was COS 5 AB Bde and instructed at both the Army and Joint Services Staff Colleges. His final 10 years of military service were mainly involved in counter-terrorism, working closely with UK and international agencies to counter Irish and international terrorist threats, including Al-Qaedi and laterly ISIS concluding  with an appointment as Senior British Military Advisor to United States Central Command in Tampa, Florida responsible for geo-political and geo-strategic analysis and contingency planning in the Middle East. He retired from the military in 2013 after 33 years service.

His post military career has involved writing including a successful book (Notes From A Small Military), and authoring “The Chapman Review” – a strategic analysis of “Police Discipline in England and Wales” for the Home Office which was laid before the Westminster parliament in December 2014. He has further consulted on strategy execution and high performance team development. Most recently, he has been a regular ‘talking head’ on TV/radio (Sky News, BBC News, CNN, GB News,Times Radio, LBC, BBC Radio stations and ITV Good Morning Britain) as an analyst/commentator on terrorism, defence, cyber, Ukraine and Middle East strategies.