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War Studies The Department of War Studies at King's College London is a leading department in its field; devoted exclusively to the study of conflict and security

⏰ NEXT WED: This presentation is based on the work for a recent article which uses previously unexploited sources to pro...
05/06/2026

⏰ NEXT WED: This presentation is based on the work for a recent article which uses previously unexploited sources to provide a more detailed picture of the experience of one brigade in this important campaign. This enables a further exploration of the campaign, the fighting experienced, and the methods of the British Liberation Army - as well as the way it has been assessed by historians.

🗓️ 10 June | 🕐 13:00 | 📍Online
🔗https://ow.ly/jVFE50Z7AFb

📄Scientific racism as ideology: James G. Blaine and the US approach to China in the late nineteenth centuryDr Giuseppe P...
05/06/2026

📄Scientific racism as ideology: James G. Blaine and the US approach to China in the late nineteenth century

Dr Giuseppe Paparella’s latest peer-reviewed, open-access article in the Journal of Transatlantic Studies explores scientific racism and US–China relations in the late nineteenth century.

🧠Drawing on historical and archival research, the article develops a conceptual framework to examine how racialised thinking shaped American policy and strategic decisions during this period.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3RP6vcG

Join us in conversation with Linda Robinson about her new book: Women in PowerJoin WIIS UK for a book launch and convers...
05/06/2026

Join us in conversation with Linda Robinson about her new book: Women in Power

Join WIIS UK for a book launch and conversation with award-winning author, journalist and foreign policy expert Linda Robinson. Drawing on stories from leaders across the world, Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism explores how women on the frontlines of politics are defending democracy against rising authoritarianism, disinformation, and political violence.

From Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to Moldova’s Maia Sandu and Barbados’s Mia Mottley, the book highlights how female leaders are responding to some of the defining challenges of our time - from war and democratic backsliding to climate justice and social reform.

WIIS UK Leadership Team member Sofie Pultz will be asking Linda about the connection between attacks on women and attacks on democracy, and what these leaders can teach us about resilience and democratic renewal. We will end the session with an audience Q&A.

🗓️ 25 June | 🕕 18:00 | 📍Strand Campus
🔗https://ow.ly/qfoN50Z7Zt4

⏰ NEXT MONDAY: Join us in celebrating Professor Didier Bigo's groundbreaking research that has fundamentally challenged ...
05/06/2026

⏰ NEXT MONDAY: Join us in celebrating Professor Didier Bigo's groundbreaking research that has fundamentally challenged and expanded the field of international relations. Drawing on the rich traditions of relational sociology — from Norbert Elias and Pierre Bourdieu to Ulrich Beck and Michel Foucault — Didier has brought a bold, interdisciplinary lens to some of the most pressing issues of our time: terrorism and counterterrorism, policing, intelligence, war, conflict, border security, migration, refugees, human rights, and democracy monitoring. He has pushed back against the narrow American political science orthodoxies that long dominated the field, opening international relations up to political sociology, political theory, critical literature, and anthropological methodologies.

The main part of this event is a panel of Didier's former doctoral students who will share how Didier's work inspired their research and highlight his remarkable contribution to critical scholarship and the field of international relations.

🗓️ 8 June | 🕠 17:30 | 📍Strand
🔗https://ow.ly/ew6l50Z5G3g

Why the transatlantic crisis may be a blessing in disguise?Prof David V Gioe argues that European countries now have no ...
05/06/2026

Why the transatlantic crisis may be a blessing in disguise?

Prof David V Gioe argues that European countries now have no choice but to hedge against an unreliable . The administration’s unpredictable policies, combined with growing Russian aggression, have forced a long-overdue geopolitical awakening.

According to Prof Gioe, European countries are rapidly scaling up domestic defence manufacturing, friend-shoring supply chains, and increasing defence budgets. Alongside Germany’s commitment to doubling its defence spending, they are also expanding satellite constellations to secure independent imagery and radar coverage.

He points out that is simultaneously building its mobilisation capacity and growing its munitions stockpiles, pursuing greater operational autonomy, and ensuring that its logistics infrastructures can function without US support.

The tragedy is that Europe’s spending is currently driven by a fear of American abandonment rather than making the transatlantic alliance more capable. Funds that should be used to fill ’s urgent gaps is being diverted to buy sovereign self-reliance. If transatlantic trust can eventually be restored, Europe’s heavy investments could ultimately leave the alliance more capable and better balanced than before.

🔗https://bit.ly/4uhlHN9

⏰ NEXT MONDAY: This event will bring together researchers to explore how multilateral cooperation strengthens health sec...
05/06/2026

⏰ NEXT MONDAY: This event will bring together researchers to explore how multilateral cooperation strengthens health security in an increasingly interconnected world. Discussions will examine lessons from recent global health crises, the role of international institutions, and strategies to enhance collaboration across borders to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging health threats. Particular attention will be given to perspectives from the Global South, highlighting how developing countries are shaping innovative responses through community health systems, regional surveillance networks, and South–South cooperation.

🗓️ 8 Jun | 🕑 14:00-16:00 | 📍Strand Campus
🔗https://ow.ly/zi9N50YwNRp

This presentation is based on the work for a recent article which uses previously unexploited sources to provide a more ...
04/06/2026

This presentation is based on the work for a recent article which uses previously unexploited sources to provide a more detailed picture of the experience of one brigade in this important campaign. This enables a further exploration of the campaign, the fighting experienced, and the methods of the British Liberation Army - as well as the way it has been assessed by historians.

🗓️ 10 June | 🕐 13:00 | 📍Online
🔗https://ow.ly/jVFE50Z7AFb

Is Putin's position weakening?“Every other year, they (the Russians) make gains in May and June. Not this year.” says Pr...
03/06/2026

Is Putin's position weakening?

“Every other year, they (the Russians) make gains in May and June. Not this year.” says Professor Michael Clarke. He argues that the Russians are now “losing more than they’re gaining,” citing setbacks in Pokrovsk and Oskil River during what should be the most favourable period for military operations. “On the battlefield, the Russians are going nowhere…They’re getting pushed backwards”.

Despite Russia's large-scale overnight and attack on , Prof Clarke believes is becoming “rather worried” about Russia's position in the war.

According to the Ukraine’s Air Defence Ministry, Ukraine intercepted 88% of projectiles from . Prof Clarke argues that the attacks mark the beginning of what appears to be a summer campaign aimed at terrorising the Ukrainian population, after a similar winter campaign failed to achieve its objective. “It didn't break the spirit of the Ukrainians,” he notes.

🔗https://bit.ly/4dQCEaU

Join us in celebrating Professor Didier Bigo's groundbreaking research that has fundamentally challenged and expanded th...
03/06/2026

Join us in celebrating Professor Didier Bigo's groundbreaking research that has fundamentally challenged and expanded the field of international relations. Drawing on the rich traditions of relational sociology — from Norbert Elias and Pierre Bourdieu to Ulrich Beck and Michel Foucault — Didier has brought a bold, interdisciplinary lens to some of the most pressing issues of our time: terrorism and counterterrorism, policing, intelligence, war, conflict, border security, migration, refugees, human rights, and democracy monitoring. He has pushed back against the narrow American political science orthodoxies that long dominated the field, opening international relations up to political sociology, political theory, critical literature, and anthropological methodologies.

The main part of this event is a panel of Didier's former doctoral students who will share how Didier's work inspired their research and highlight his remarkable contribution to critical scholarship and the field of international relations.

🗓️ 8 June | 🕠 17:30 | 📍Strand
🔗https://ow.ly/ew6l50Z5G3g

This one-day conference, hosted by Security & Defence PLuS, will bring together established leaders and recognised exper...
02/06/2026

This one-day conference, hosted by Security & Defence PLuS, will bring together established leaders and recognised experts with rising and underrepresented voices to explore the future of strategy, security, and defence.

The Emerging Voices Series, which launched at Arizona State University in March 2026, pairs senior expertise with new ideas and talent, creating space for intergenerational dialogue and forward-looking debate.

The programme will explore a range of themes including leadership and innovation in contemporary security, the evolution of deterrence and escalation dynamics, alliances and the Indo-Pacific, and the strategic importance of the maritime and undersea domain.

🗓️ 18 Jun | 🕑 09:00-18:30 | 📍Strand Campus
Join us🔗https://ow.ly/5vAt50Z6Ivu

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