King's Security Studies

This panel discussion marks the launch of Building NHS Resilience to Ransomware: Central Oversight and Shared Capability, a new white paper from the KCL Cyber Security Research Group, supported by Halcyon. 🗓️ 31 Mar | 🕠 17:30-19:00 |📍Strand 🔗 bit.ly/4liDpNe #NHS

Is the war in Iran the wake-up call for renewable energy? Dr Pauline Heinrichs argues that some European governments have learned the “wrong lesson” from recent energy crises, which has slowed the transition to renewables. 🔗bit.ly/4bGYNYn #Iran #oil #LNG

Join @freeman_air to examine how geopolitical pressures & public opinion are affecting national security, defence & the resilience of democracies. 📅 27 March 🕰️ 10:00-11:30 📍 Zoom 🔗 ow.ly/puJK50You8p

Emergency powers, wartime governance, prolonged security legislation — when do exceptional measures defend democracy, and when do they erode it? Former CIA, US National Security Council and leading scholars discuss. 📅 8 April 🕒 17:30–19:00 Register: bit.ly/4lIl5xo

Could Britain defend against ballistic missiles? Prof. Michael Clarke says: “Absolutely no. We have nothing.” With just one Type 45 destroyer deployed, UK defence is stretched. But NATO’s system provides support. 🔗bit.ly/4lLXAne #Iran #Russia #UK #missile

This event will bring together researchers to explore how multilateral cooperation strengthens health security in an increasingly interconnected world. 🗓️ 8 Jun | 🕑 14:00-16:00 | 📍Strand Campus 🔗ow.ly/zi9N50YwNRp #health #GlobalSouth #southsouth

What do 25 years of research tell us about religion and peacebuilding? Join this webinar for the first systematic review of global scholarship on the role of religion in peacebuilding (2001–2025). 📅 1 April 2026 🕒 15:00–16:30 🌍 Online Register here: bit.ly/41sh7Q1

🎬 Film Screening Join us for the story of a small group of determined relatives who embark on a poignant quest to preserve their loved ones’ memories amid the ruins, followed by a Q&A with the producer and director. 🗓️ 1 April | 🕡 18:30 |📍Strand 🔗 bit.ly/3NrDn9p

Can Iran's asymmetric tactics counter US-Israeli military power? Dr Marina Miron says Blitzkrieg operations fall short due to cost gap, Iran’s drones cost $20K, while the US and its allies spends $8M with two $4M Patriot missiles to intercept one. 🔗bit.ly/4sMSNEg

🎉Celebrating 20 years of excellence! The MA in Conflict, Security & Development at King’s explores how conflict, insecurity and development interact, combining theory and practice. 📅 Apply for 2026–27: bit.ly/4qlfG0L @KingsCollegeLon @KingsSSPP #PostgraduateStudy

Maj. Gen. Tim Cross CBE (retd.) will talk about lessons for leaders of the future after reflecting on his experiences in conflict zones such as Bosnia, Kosovo and Iraq. 🗓️ 30 March | 🕕 18:00-19:00 |📍Strand Campus 🔗ow.ly/gGEg50YvZGK

Who will fill the void in Iran’s diplomacy? Dr Andreas Krieg warns that Ali Larijani’s death is a major blow to diplomacy. His successor lacks the networks, while radicals stand ready to act in the Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗bit.ly/4cZQOIh #Iran #AliLarijani #US

Discover how intelligence shapes global decision-making 🌍 The Strategic Intelligence programme at King’s explores how data, analysis, and insight inform policy and security. 🗓️ Apply by 20 April 2026 🔗 Find out more: ow.ly/ptkE50YvJOe

TMR: This panel brings together practitioners and scholars shaping the future of war documentation—from building archives in conflict zones to using digital evidence for #justice. 🗓️ 19 Mar | 🕕 18:00-19:30 | 📍Strand Campus 🔗 bit.ly/3PaclUq #Archive #WarCrimes #Ukraine

@DrJadeMcGlynn outlines how industry has collapsed and private business hollowed out, with jobs increasingly tied to the occupation structures. Despite Moscow’s talk of “reintegration,” the regions remain heavily reliant on Russian state subsidies. Read: bit.ly/471rXjk

Tehran has “played a bad hand successfully,” says War Studies Professor Peter Neumann (@PeterRNeumann) in The Guardian. Crucially, he notes that regime change appears unlikely in the short term: “The regime seems weak but stable.” Read in full: bit.ly/4sKKoBb

What if removing leaders makes violence worse? Dr Raul Zepeda Gil (@rgzepeda) analyses the killing of cartel leader “El Mencho” in Mexico and argues that targeting 'kingpins' can reorganise violent markets — but rarely eliminates them. Read: bit.ly/3N6c5FH

As Wagner expands its activity across Africa, serious allegations of abuse follow — yet accountability remains elusive. In Defence in Depth, @oluwaseyi_mike & @chrispkinsey argue that the “mercenary” label is no longer fit for purpose. Read: bit.ly/4cOfgw7

Will the war be over by May? Prof Michael Clarke says “yes”, with Trump likely to declare victory and withdraw. But if the conflict lasts another 6–8 weeks, the economic damage could escalate. He also argues Trump is unlikely to use nuclear weapons. 🔗bit.ly/4rydjax

Can pop culture be weaponised in war? Dr Lukasz Olejnik warns that using pop culture and AI disinformation in propaganda are serious strategies to capture attention and blur the line between entertainment and reality.  🔗bit.ly/46WqTNL #Lego #GTA #US #Iran