War Studies

#Japan vs #UK: who will win #NewZealand ’s #frigate deal? Prof Alessio Patalano says Japan’s #Mogami-class offers interoperability with Australia and Japan, while the UK’s #Type31 could win if cost is decisive, “I can see them going either way.” 🔗bit.ly/3RzywVi

⏰ TOMORROW: Join us for a talk by Dr Carrie Long on naval widows’ pension petitions to the British Admiralty in the 19th century. Exploring welfare, petitioning, and women’s agency in naval history. 🗓️ 14 May | 🕔 17:15 | 📍Strand 🔗ow.ly/fFug50YXAVq

Is the #Philippines preparing for conflict with #China? Prof Alessio Patalano describes the recently concluded Balikatan joint drills as a “down payment on your house insurance policy” rather than preparation for war. 🔗 bit.ly/49GWZOC #DiaoyuIslands #SenkakuIslands

Keynote Address by Lord Jim O’Neill. This event explores the growing global significance of BRICS+ following its recent expansion and examines what the grouping means for the future of the international order. 🗓️ 6 July |🕔 17:00-19:00 |📍Strand Campus 🔗 ow.ly/GmKf50YXxGM

⏰ TMR: This presentation will critically appraise the practice of the Israeli military through an analysis of the prohibition on forcible displacement and its relationship with the IHL rules on the conduct of hostilities. 🗓️ 13 May | 🕒 15:00 | 📍Strand ow.ly/a6Cn50YTax8

Russia’s Victory Day parade was notably stripped back this year, with much of the usual military hardware absent. Prof @samagreene notes the move is “out of character” for Vladimir Putin, whose image has long relied on projecting power. Read more: bit.ly/4eFXc8f

⏰This Thursday: Join us for a talk by Dr Carrie Long on naval widows’ pension petitions to the British Admiralty in the 19th century. Exploring welfare, petitioning, and women’s agency in naval history. 🗓️ 14 May | 🕔 17:15 | 📍Strand 🔗ow.ly/fFug50YXAVq

Why are Saudi Arabia and the UAE increasingly at odds over regional order, energy policy and Israel? @DrRGeistPinfold comments in a new Middle East Eye feature on the historical and geopolitical roots of the widening Gulf rivalry. Read more: bit.ly/4uI0vR7

The Forum for Private Security Research invites you to an insightful seminar focusing on the emergence and evolution of Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs) over the past two to three decades. 🗓️ 1 June | 🕒 17:30 | 📍Strand 🔗 ow.ly/hMOQ50YTaOQ

Join us for our online webinar exploring the Cod Wars, a series of 20th century confrontations between Iceland and the UK over fishing rights in the North Atlantic waters. 🗓️ 21 May | 🕕 18:00 | 📍Online 🔗 ow.ly/xmH150YWANl

⏰ TOMORROW: The presentation highlights how Russia functions as a critical balancer, enabling limited China–India coordination within BRICS Plus. 🗓️ 12 May | 🕙 10:00-12:00 | 📍Strand Campus 🔗 Register here: ow.ly/YXxw50YFCGs

How do political narratives shape radicalisation - and how are historical moments remembered and retold? In a new Student Insight, MA War Studies student Alexander Sutherland reflects on Nora Neus’s "24 Hours at the Capitol" book launch at King’s. Read: bit.ly/42WCUjG

What spoilers remain for a #US–#Iran peace deal? Prof Michael Clarke identifies two main spoilers “which may temper our optimism”: #Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗bit.ly/4daI0h7

When people think of weapons, they think of missiles and guns. But the most dangerous threats can be invisible. In #SummitTalks, @FilippaLentzos talks biosecurity with Beatrice Fihn. Produced by @LexIntl_org. Watch (full): bit.ly/4cZOv7D Short: bit.ly/4wiqArw

Can #Washington and #Tehran bridge the gap? Dr Andreas Krieg says #US–#Iran talks are stalled on implementation, sequencing, timelines and thresholds, not substance. He still sees room for a phased agreement if there is political will to de-escalate.  🔗bit.ly/4wjt7BL

Is the war in #Ukraine driving antibiotic resistance risk in #Europe? Dr Richard Sullivan warns that modern battlefields create ideal conditions for #AMR that could extend beyond Ukraine, adding that Europe has gaps in monitoring. 🔗bit.ly/4ncK2BQ

Is #Washington shifting toward a limited deal? Dr Andreas Krieg says Washington has accepted that resolving the war, Hormuz, and the nuclear file in a single final package is not currently feasible.  🔗bit.ly/4tS1aiR #US #Iran #straitofhormuz

📢 Join @freeman_air's 2026 Summer Event: 'National Security at a Crossroads: Navigating today’s threat landscape’ Hear the panel of industry experts explore the current issues facing the defence & security sector. 📅 15 June 🕰️ 18:00 📍 Strand 🔗 ow.ly/isgy50YVyxO

🎥 New video is up. This seminar presented the results of the first multidisciplinary systematic review of 25 years of academic research on religion and peacebuilding (2001–2025). ▶️Watch here now: bit.ly/3QTVuGt

Is South Korea’s most advanced fighter competitive in the global market? Dr Bence Nemeth suggests the KF-21 could be competitive, particularly on cost and delivery, but its success will depend on politics and long-term support.  🔗bit.ly/3QPx8xA #KF21