Overview

Vice Admiral Burns will discuss how the Royal Navy plays a crucial role in geoeconomics by securing global trade routes, protecting critical infrastructure, supporting allied operations, and contributing to a stable and prosperous international order.

Held since 2001, the annual Gallipoli Memorial Lecture aims to illustrate how the contribution and sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand forces more than a century ago can inspire countries today to use their military instruments to best effectiveness.


About the Speaker

Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE took up his current appointment in September 2021. He previously served as Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Capability), commanded the Amphibious Task Group and was Commander United Kingdom Strike Force and Rear Admiral Surface Ships.


Joining Instructions

This in-person only members’ event will take place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].