War Studies

This talk examines states increasingly using force without legal justification, raising concerns about the authority of international law. 🗓️ 01 April | 🕟 16:30 | 📍Strand Campus 🔗 Register here: ow.ly/Bf0I50YsSQ6

This event explores the role of concepts as windows into world politics. Prominent concepts like the state, security, or war organise our reality, they guide thought and action. 🗓️ 02 April | 🕔 17:00 | 📍Strand Campus 🔗 Register here: ow.ly/Ociq50YvY3n

In this presentation, the origins and career of a royal yacht built in 1785 as a diplomatic gift from King George III to the Crown Prince of Denmark will be examined. 🗓️ 26 March | 🕔 17:15 |📍Strand Campus 🔗: ow.ly/LCOP50Ysmt2

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

Dr @Bence_Nemeth examines the limits of defence cooperation by comparing #NATO, the #EU and the #WarsawPact, showing that even highly coercive systems cannot fully overcome national, economic and strategic differences. 🔗Read the full analysis: bit.ly/41bikex

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

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

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

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

🎬 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

🎬 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

🎉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

While the US continues to expand its military footprint across the Middle East, in the Daily Mirror, Professor Michael Clarke argues that there is no clear political strategy to translate battlefield dominance into a sustainable outcome. Read: bit.ly/4rSZoMN

@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

⏰ TOMORROW: Join us for the launch of The War for Anatolia and the Remaking of International Order, exploring the Greek-Turkish conflict and its global impact. 🗓️ 18 March | 🕠 17:30 |📍Strand Campus 🔗: ow.ly/aqgk50YebBy

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

“Cohesion cannot be assumed, even among long-standing intelligence partners.” Zeno Leoni and Eugenio Lilli examine how the FVEY alliance - the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - responded to Washington’s campaign to ban Huawei's 5G. 🧾: bit.ly/3P6JyAs

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