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Only rarely at last week's Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition did defence acquisition officials rise to speak without emphasising the importance of fielding new capabilities at speed. Among those taking this line were the leadership team ...

Мета статті — дослідити діяльність Українського культурного фонду як показовий приклад культурного проєктування. Методи дослідження ґрунтуються на застосуванні загальнонаукових і спеціальних методів, зокрема аналізу та синтезу, абстрагування та узагальнення. Результати дослідження. Акцентовано, що сьогодні до реалізації культурних проєктів активно долучений Український культурний фонд та інші інституції, але саме Українському культурному фонду належить провідна роль у наданні грантів на підтримку і розвиток національної культури. Підсумовано, що діяльність Українського культурного фонду є незаперечним доказом високого попиту на підтримку програм і проєктів у сфері культури та мистецтва в Україні. Пропоновані фондом проєкти зорієнтовані на загальнонаціональний і регіональний розвиток культури і мистецтва, зокрема збереження культурної спадщини, відновлення та реконструкцію її об'єктів тощо. Наукова новизна одержаних результатів полягає в підсумовуванні проєктної діяльності Українського культурного фонду, введенні в науковий обіг нових даних про його аналітичну роботу та партнерську діяльність. Висновки. Завдяки активній діяльності Українського культурного фонду, навіть попри пандемію COVID-19 і російську збройну агресію, культурне життя в країні отримує вагому фінансову підтримку, сприяє ініціативності та креативності культурних інституцій, державних і громадських організацій у сфері культури і мистецтв, залученню усе більшої кількості людей до культурної діяльності, спонукаючи їх стати ініціаторами та водночас учасниками унікальних культурних проєктів. Культурні проєкти Українського культурного фонду — це синергія не лише фінансових та організаційно-управлінських компонентів, а й творчих, ціннісних, культурних, які в сукупності сприяють досягненню головної мети конкретного культурного проєкту.

Bones of tortured prisoners. Kolyma Gulag, USSR (Nikolai Nikitin, Tass).

Did I just turn CDSN into a verb?  Sure, why not.  We had a tremendous week at our second in-person Summer Institute (see last year's summary here).  I am still jazzed after a week of informative presentations from our various speakers, of scheming by our participants in the simulation, of sharp insights from the participants who came from all over the Canadian defence and security community, and of amazing work behind the scenes by our CDSN team.  Group pic after DND briefingsIt starts with the participants.  The original idea that animated the grant in the first place was to bring together people from military, from the other parts of the government, and from academia (would love to have journalists as well) attend a week-long seminar/workshop/institute/whatever to learn from experts but as/more importantly, learn from each other by seeing the same stuff from different perspectives via the varying lenses of folks in the community. Plus we wanted to facilitate networking that bridge the various divides.  And, yeah, it was really sweet to see it come to fruition this week.  Last year's cohort was wonderful, but was not nearly as representative of the defence and security community.  We still have work to do to include folks from Public Safety, Global Affairs, and other departments.  Our presenters included CDSN co-directors and other Canadian academics, folks from the policy community, CAF officers, American academics, journalists, and a pollster.  They brought much experience and insights to our discussions, provoking many questions along the way.  Most of the week was at Carleton, but we did foray into downtown one morning to meet with folks at the National Defence Headquarters.  There we meet with folks from defence intelligence, the deputy commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, and some of the top officials on the civilian side of the Department of National Defence.  With Chatham House rule in effect, I can't say what individuals said, but I can say that most of the folks we met along the way were quite open.  The Valens Simulation ended in tears and dollars?  The scenario had disinformation and arctic sovereignty in play with three teams role-playing the US, Canada, and Meta.  Meta got huge profits as it continued to spew disinformation, while the US-Canadian relationship was torn asunder as they failed to reach an agreement.  Daveed Garenstein-Ross, the head of Valens, had to wake up early and re-write the ending presentation in light of unexpected conflict.  This sim had multiple purposes--to use some of the skills over the course of the week, to get a taste of the strengths and limitations of simulations, to provide a more interactive experience, and to create small cross-sectoral teams.I am very grateful to the HQ team of Melissa, Sherry, Racheal, Carelove, and Ayshia for doing all of the hard work.  All I did was make cookies and introduce people and ask some pesky questions along the way.  Colonel Cathy Blue, who was our Visiting Defence Fellow for the past year, was so crucial.  Her first week with us last year was during the previous Summer Institute, so she gave us great feedback on what worked best and what did not, and then she helped plan this year's SI.  More importantly, she is an amazing recruiter, so she helped us reach our goal of a nice mix of policy, military, and academic folks.  She couldn't join us for this year's as she has an important job now of Commanding the cadets at the Royal Military College.  If you are interested in the Summer Institute, we will be putting out ads and accepting applications in early 2024, and you can check out more info at our website: https://www.cdsn-rcds.com/summerinstitute  Below are a variety of pictures from the week.  Again, Carelove took better ones, but I am quick to upload mine ;)Once again in the Board of Governors roomOur policy process panel with Kristine Ennis-Heise of DND, retired man of many jobs Vincent Rigby, andCDSN Co-Director Alan OkrosValens introduces the week's simulation with Libby at their hq and Daveed Garenstein-Rossin OttawaMurray Brewster, Amanda Connolly (on zoom), and Captain (N) Kelly Williamson on the media and Canadian defenceMy first slide for the panel on Canadian civil-military relations with Andrea Lane, Risa Brooks,and myselfCo-director Will Greaves, Michel Roy of CSE, and Saira Bano of Thompson Riversdiscussing variety of threats facing CanadaStephanie Carvin zooming from Oshawa talking intel with ...Battle Rhythm co-host Artur WilczynskiMuch fun at our midweek Networking ReceptionCharlotte and Andrea enjoying the picture takingOur partner for this event was Women in International Security-Canada.  WIIS-C is a founding member of the CDSN, andI greatly enjoyed hanging out with their new teamYou know it is a good reception when a largesegment of the group stick around after the eventat the hotel bar.Grace Scoppio of Royal Military College, co-director Andrea Charron, and Conseils de Sécurité host Sarah Myriam Martin-Brûlédiscuss collaborative researchCo-Director JC Boucher, Captain (N) KellyWilliamson, and Nik Nanos of the Nanos Research firmdiscuss Canadian public opinion on defenceCo-director Phil Lagassé looks to be in somepain as he discusses defence procurementTwas really great to have ADM (Mat) Troy Crosbyand the always natty Kim Nossal to discuss defence procurementBrandon Behlendorf presented red-teaming to usAlliance dynamics with Carleton poli sci prof Aaron Ettinger, DND NATO officer Ashley McCauleyand Co-Director Stéphane RousselThe end of the simulation with US and Canada breaking up and Meta profiting hugely.