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IT was the late Mr. Redmond, we believe, who once pathetically declared that again and again had the cup of freedom been snatched away from Ireland at the very time when she was about to grasp it. We do not know if we are witnessing a repetition of this very tragedy at the present moment. A few days ago, what looked so like a hopeful situation was created by Mr. Lloyd George’s invitation to Mr. De Valera to go to London and explore to the utmost with the Premier of Ulster the possibility of an Irish settlement, Mr. De Valera’s first reply was a bare acknowledgement of the Premier’s letter, though it did emphasise their (the Sinn Feiners’) earnest desire to effect a lasting Anglo-Irish peace. The second and final reply has dashed to the ground all hopes of peace. In refusing Mr. George’s invitation to the conference in London, Mr. De Valera has declared that “the Irish political differences should be adjusted on Irish soil.” He has emphasised the same view in his t
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Olympic cross-country skiing gold medallist Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen of Norway is set to become a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after being appointed to replace American Kikkan Randall on the Athletes Commission.
Jacobsen, who won gold as part of the Norwegian 4x5 kilometres relay squad at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, is likely to be sworn in as a full member of the IOC at the Session in Tokyo next month.
The Norwegian takes the place on the Athletes Commission - and the IOC membership that comes with it - vacated by Randall, who resigned this week for personal reasons.
Adaptive Festival 2021
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Adaptive Festival is a three-day series of virtual events, including interactive workshops, roundtables and panel sessions from speakers across public sector and defence.
The UK Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy marks a realisation that an adaptive approach – where organisations rely on the stability of a strong strategic centre while enabling small, experimental teams to innovate – is central to achieving the UK’s new and demanding national security and international policy ambitions.
These sessions will provide practical insights from our experts across the defence, law enforcement and national security industry, along with guest speakers to be announced. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss the challenges facing your organisation today, and look at how an adaptive approach is the key to building successful organisations for the future.
Independent Review of Serious and Organised Crime
In 2019 Sir Craig Mackey QPM was appointed to lead an independent review of the powers, capabilities and funding needed to tackle serious and organised crime.
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Serious and organised crime ruins the lives of victims and destroys communities. Its scale and devastating impact make it one of the most pressing national security threats we face.