<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Resilience Imperative]]></title><description><![CDATA[A campaign to raise awareness of the undeclared hybrid war, with a call for action to build a more resilient society]]></description><link>https://www.resilienceimperative.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:30:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.resilienceimperative.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Launch of The Resilience Imperative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report by Emily Claessen Speakers: Lady Olga Maitland, General Sir Richard Barrons, Rick Cudworth, Sam Olsen, Jeegar Kakkad, Martin Travers On Tuesday 24 March 2026, The Resilience Imperative held its inaugural public event. The occasion marked the official launch of the initiative and brought together partner organisations and a distinguished audience. The event provided a platform to highlight shared objectives and reinforce the mission of The Resilience Imperative as it begins its work....]]></description><link>https://www.resilienceimperative.com/post/launch-of-the-resilience-imperative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d69f0589f9e676eca18eec</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:36:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c5350_2c684708ee174a26bdbb0579bf0db7b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga Maitland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Sir Richard Barrons on why Resilience is our strongest deterrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Sir Richard Barrons gave the keynote speech at the launch of The Resilience Imperative on 24 March 2026 in London.  Here are the main themes: For decades, we lived in the shadow of the post-Cold War era—a time defined by supranational authority, consensus-based law, and a sense of relative global stability. But that era has ended. Today, we find ourselves in a world defined by "Great Power" confrontations, where the rules of engagement are being rewritten by population growth, climate...]]></description><link>https://www.resilienceimperative.com/post/general-sir-richard-barrons-on-why-resilience-is-our-strongest-deterrence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d54acefc74251ed3c395ed</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:24:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c5350_4157578f277141848c4097457bd99f13~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga Maitland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeegar Kakkad from Public First on the public perception of rising threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeegar Kakkad from Public First gave a fascinating insight into public perceptions of rising threats at our Resilience Imperative launch last week, based on polling of 2,000 people. Key findings: 57% see the USA as a threat after Russia, Iran, North Korea, China and Israel 40% believe the UK will be at war within five years, underscoring public concern about global stability 55% believe UK is poorly prepared for war both militarily and in terms of public engagement Only 30% are confident in...]]></description><link>https://www.resilienceimperative.com/post/jeegar-kakkad-from-public-first-on-the-public-perception-of-rising-threats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d54939fc74251ed3c39265</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:15:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c5350_7f13feb044f6415f83c1ff58ec74d671~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga Maitland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Olsen on the fragility of modern society]]></title><description><![CDATA[A completely electric speech from Sam Olsen at the launch of The Resilience Imperative last week, in which he highlighted the fragility of modern society, and the fact that even minor disruptions can lead to significant societal breakdown. Sam walked us through the real-world consequences of grid disruption, citing the situation in Ukraine and recent cyber attacks on Poland's energy infrastructure. Similarly, the impact of an attack on our subsea cables, which have almost certainly been...]]></description><link>https://www.resilienceimperative.com/post/sam-olsen-on-the-fragility-of-modern-society</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5487d10427b2b3149d924</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:12:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c5350_6a4aff513b394ac7867dd10c0488a648~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga Maitland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Launching The Resilience Imperative: building a whole-of-society defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 2026   London, UK The UK is facing a new reality. While our conventional borders remain intact, our national stability is being tested daily in the "Grey Zone." From the sub-sea cables that carry our data to the complex supply chains that feed our industry, our vulnerabilities are being mapped and exploited by hostile actors. On 24 March 2026, we  launched The Resilience Imperative —a non-partisan campaign dedicated to ensuring the UK is not just aware of these threats, but ready to...]]></description><link>https://www.resilienceimperative.com/post/launching-the-resilience-imperative-building-a-whole-of-society-defence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d545e5d3b1a3633e6d53a1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:08:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c5350_5e52e4144bf64dc9b34b7a991e730b0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga Maitland</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>